Strawberry Pecan Salad

• 4 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
• 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries or may substitute 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
• 1 small red onion, sliced

1. In small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat.
2. Add pecans; stir until coated.
3. Cool; break into small pieces and set aside.
4. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well.
5. Just before serving, combine lettuce, strawberries or mandarin oranges, drained, onion and pecans in a large bowl.
6. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.
7. Serves 4 to 6.

sugar, pecans, vegetable oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, red leaf, fresh strawberries, red onion

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=186734 (may not work)