Caramelized Grapefruit Salad

• 1/3 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
• 4 cups spring mix salad greens
• 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
2. Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
3. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat.
4. Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.

pecan halves, sugar, spring mix salad greens, cucumber, green onions, avocado, bacon, honey, ground pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramelized-grapefruit-salad/ (may not work)