Name: Strawberry & Pecan Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil -; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided -; 2 tablespoons white vinegar -; 2 tablespoons grated onion -; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 cup pecan halves -; 2 heads leaf lettuce, torn -; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries -; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese -; 1/3 cup sunflower kernels -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Strawberry & Pecan Salad

1. 1/3 cup canola oil -

2. 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided -

3. 2 tablespoons white vinegar -

4. 2 tablespoons grated onion -

5. 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard -

6. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/2 cup pecan halves -

8. 2 heads leaf lettuce, torn -

9. 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries -

10. 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese -

11. 1/3 cup sunflower kernels -

How to cook deliciously - Strawberry & Pecan Salad

1. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, 1/4 cup sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard and salt until sugar is completely dissolved; set aside.

2. Stage

Place pecans in a small heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until nuts are toasted. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Break apart.

3. Stage

In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, strawberries, cheese, sunflower kernels and sugared pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.