Logan’s Beautiful Strawberry Pecan Salad By: Logan Baker - Wilson County 4-H
Serves: 6 Candied Pecans: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons orange juice Salad: 1 cup of pecan halves 1 6-ounce bag of baby spinach leaves 1 6-ounce bag of spring mixed greens ½ medium red onion, sliced and cut into bite size pieces 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup grapes 1 cup candied pecans (see recipes below) 1(11ounce) can mandarin oranges drained 1cup raspberry vinaigrette (see recipe below) Raspberry Vinaigrette: 3/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons dijon mustard ½ cup raspberry preserves ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ cup raspberries 1teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
Instructions: Salad- 1. Wash and dry spinach leaves and spring mixed greens. 2. In a large bowl layer ½ the spinach, greens, red onion, strawberry halves, grapes, and pecans and repeat to create the top layer. Finish salad by placing mandarin oranges on top. 3. Drizzle dressing over top of salad before serving. Additional dressing may be added to salads once served. Pecans1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Combine brown sugar and orange juice. Add pecan halves, stirring to coat. Spread in a lightly greased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 12 minutes or until nuts are browned and syrup is bubbly, stirring once. 4. Pour out onto a lightly greased baking sheet, separating into single nuts. Cool on wire rack. Vinaigrette1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until well combined. Pour into jar and refrigerate until chilled.
