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Fresh Fruit and Pecan Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 - 5 oz. bag mixed spring salad greens
2 oz. of feta cheese or blue cheese, crumbled
1 orange, peeled and sectioned
½ pint strawberries, quartered
½ cup sweet and spicy pecans
Balsamic Vinaigrette to taste

Balsamic Vinaigrette:
½ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 tbsp. honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 small shallots, minced
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup olive oil

Sweet and Spicy Pecans:
¼ cup sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup pecan halves
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Toss first five ingredients together in a large bowl. Drizzle with ½ cup Balsamic Vinaigrette, gently tossing to coat.

Balsamic Vinaigrette:
Whisk together first seven ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in olive oil, blending well.

Sweet and Spicy Pecans:
Stir together ¼ cup sugar and warm water until sugar dissolves. Add pecans and soak 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Combine 2 tbsp. sugar, chili powder, and red pepper. Add pecans; toss to coat. Place pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

 

 

 

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