Romaine With Oranges and Pecans

Submitted by Purdy Good Cook

"I was very suprized not to fine this recipe on Zaar. This makes such a great salad that everyone will love. So easy to put together, and tastes amazing. Enjoy"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 8 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 heads romaine lettuce (washed and tear into bit size pieces)
• 1 cup pecan halves (toasted)
• 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 small red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons water

directions

1. Place lettuce, pecans and oranges in salad bowl.
2. Combine dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed.
3. Make ahead and refrigerate until ready to toss with salad.
4. Use extra dressing for dip with fresh fruit!

Reviews

[Sweet Baboo]

Such a simple salad, but so pretty, and so tasty. The dressing made twice as much as I needed, but all to the good because we will glady have this salad again today. I used white balsamic vinegar, which is fairly sweet, so I reduced the sugar by half (actually, I used 3 packages of Equal), and it was perfect for us.

 

[christinajrn]

This is an excellent salad. Very summery and refreshing. I used olive oil, and white wine vinegar because I had them on hand. I wish I hadn't put the whole batch of dressing in at once, it was a little heavy on the (delicious) dressing. Next time I will start with half and see if I need more.

 

[I_Cook_For_Firemen]

Toasting the pecans makes all the difference! This salad is definitely a keeper. Make sure to toss with the lettuce RIGHT before serving. You don't want a salad this good to get soggy!

 

[swiz58]

I make this for company. The dressing is a lovely pink.

 

[Ms B.]

Awesome salad dressing! I urge those who don't care for mandarin oranges or pecan to try this dressing on other salads. It is fabulous. I, personally, loved the contrast of flavors of the salad as posted and will make this again and again.