Romaine with Oranges & Pecans

Love this salad – the dressing is the bomb!

Ingredients

• 2 heads romaine, torn into bite sized pieces
• 1 c pecan halves, toasted in skillet on stove
• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced (or try whole mandarin pieces)

Dressing

• 1/4 c vinegar
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 small purple onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Combine dressing ingredients in blender and blend until well mixed.
2. Note: Make up the dressing ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Place lettuce, pecans and oranges in salad bowl and toss with dressing.

Notes: Replace the romaine and oranges with spinach and strawberries.