Today's posting is another one of my recipes for the XMAS dinner that we had. This one is the amazing: Maple Pecan Orange and Green Salad with Pecan Garlic Dressing. I received the recipe from a friend of mine about 7 years ago who, in turn, had found it in the 5th annual recipe contest with the Edmonton Journal. Here it goes.
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 bunch of spinach
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup pecan halves
In a non-stick skillet combine pecans and maple syrup. Cook on medium heat until pecans are coated with syrup and carmelized. Remove and cool on a plate that has been coated with cooking spray. Tear greens and put in bowl with oranges, onions and pecans. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
8 pecan halves
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste.
In a blender combine all ingredients and process until well blended. Add dressing to salad mix and serve immediately.
Personal notes: I used more pecans and more maple syrup when making this recipe. Plus, I kind of toasted the pecans in the skillet prior to adding the maple syrup to ensure that I had the "roasted" flavor.
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