GREEN SALAD WITH VANILLA-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Green Salad with Vanilla-Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (1-2/3 cups vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 22

VANILLA-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
CARAMELIZED PECANS:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
SALAD:
8 cups spring mix salad greens
1-1/3 cups chopped celery
1-1/3 cups orange segments
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place the first ten ingredients in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Store vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator., In a small heavy skillet, cook pecans in butter over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool completely., Just before serving, combine the greens, celery, oranges, onion and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for later use. Sprinkle with pecans.

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