Name: Strawberry Lettuce Salad
Ingredients: Candied Pecan Ingredients; 1 Tbs. butter; 1 Tbs. packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup pecan halves; pinch salt; Dressing Ingredients; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 cup extra light tasting olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. paprika; Salad Ingredients; 10 oz. mixed lettuce greens; 1/4 small red onion (sliced); 1 qt. fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered); 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 1/2 avocado (cut into bite-size pieces); 1/2 5 oz. package feta or goat cheese, crumbled

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Strawberry Lettuce Salad

I love the mingling of flavors in this salad: fruity, nutty, tangy, cheesy. A perfect side dish for holidays or cookouts.

Course Salads

Ingredients

Candied Pecan Ingredients
1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
pinch salt
Dressing Ingredients
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup extra light tasting olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
Salad Ingredients
10 oz. mixed lettuce greens
1/4 small red onion sliced
1 qt. fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 avocado cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 5 oz. package feta or goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add pecans, sugar and salt. Stir until pecans are well coated. Stir until the sugar caramelizes, about 3-5 minutes.
Spread onto paper towel. Separate pecans. Allow to cool.
In a pint-size mason jar, combine dressing ingredients. Seal and shake until well combined.
In a large bowl combine the lettuce, onions, strawberries and blueberries. Pour about 1/2 of dressing over salad and toss. Top with avocado, cheese and candied nuts. Serve remaining dressing on the side.