Mandarin Orange and Pear Salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 10 c mixed baby lettuces
• 6 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
• 2 pears, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette:
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
• 1 c toasted and chopped pecans

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Salad:

In a large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, pears, and red onion.
Drizzle with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Dressing:

In a medium bowl, combine Dijon mustard and honey. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine. Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine. Stir in toasted pecans.

From Cooking with Paula Deen - September/October 2008