Pecan-Mandarin Tossed Salad Recipe

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I enjoy making this fruity, crunchy salad for special events and holiday dinners. Because of its mouthwatering blend of flavors and textures, I’ve been asked to bring the salad for the past 25 years!—Linda Curtis, Ripon, California

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Pecan-Mandarin Tossed Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.
  • Yield: 22 Servings
30 10 40

Ingredients

  • 4-1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 bunches romaine, torn
  • 3 cups seedless red grapes
  • 2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, oranges, celery and green onions.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Add pecans; toss to coat. Yield: 22 servings (1 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 218 calories, 18 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan-Mandarin Tossed Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p58

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Cutting Green Onions

I recently tried a recipe that called for 3/4 cup green onions. Instead of using a knife, I found that snipping the onions with a pair of kitchen scissors took only a few seconds. —Kristy B., Kelowna, British Columbia

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