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Strawberry Pecan Salad

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Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 12-ounce package Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 8-ounces fresh strawberries, halved
  • 4-ounces fresh blueberries
  • 2-ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced and cut into small pieces
  • 1 15-ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. poppy seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a small skillet, over medium heat, sauté pecans with sugar; this will take several minutes for the sugar to dissolve as you stir the pecans; set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, berries, oranges, cheese and onion.
  • Add diced chicken; toss gently.
  • In a small mason jar, combine dressing ingredients; place lid on jar and shake well.
  • When ready to serve, add candied pecans and drizzle with dressing.