Mandarin Salad

Thank You to my neighbor Anne Plienis for this wonderful salad recipe! It has become one of my families favorites.

1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans & 1 Tablespoon sugar
place nuts and sugar in hot skillet, cook and stir until sugar melts and coats nuts. Remove from heat and cool.

Salad:
1 bunch of Romaine lettuce, washed and torn
1 cup celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1/4 cup Salad oil (I use canola)

Mix dressing ingredients in blender until well blended. Toss salad ingredients together with carmelized pecans. Pour Dressing over salad just before serving. This salad is best when it is made and served immediately.
**try adding fresh strawberries, or craisins for a nice variation**