Margaret's Fancy Salad

This winning salad recipe came through my sister's friend Margaret. At my house I always have to make extra caramelized pecans because each person who comes through the kitchen manages to sneak a few while they are cooling.

INGREDIENTS

Dressing
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Salad
1 small can Mandarin oranges
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup caramelized pecans
Romaine lettuce leaves

METHOD

Caramelize pecans: place 2 tablespoons white sugar in skillet. Add nuts. Stir over low heat until sugar melts and turns light brown and collects on nuts. Cool on a piece of foil.

Whisk together all dressing ingredients.

Combine salad ingredients in bowl, add dressing, toss and serve.