Thursday, August 18, 2011

Orange &Raspberry Salad with an Orange White Balsamic Vinaigrette

If you were to ask me what my most favorite green salad of all time is...this would be it, hands down!!! I cannot get enough of this salad, it is heaven! I love it and it really is so easy to make, but I would eat it everyday if I had it my way!!! AMAZING! Try it! And don't look at how bad my pictures are, just make it yourself...more beautifully!

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp sugar

1/2 cup pecans or sliced almonds

2 or 3 fresh sliced oranges or about 10 tangerine’s or "cuties"

1–2 heads butter lettuce or half romaine, half butter lettuce

Pomegranate seeds or raspberries (for taste and color!)

Handful of Craisins

1 Avocado


Dressing:

1/2 cup oil

4 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

4 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (Must be white)

Pepper to taste

4 Tbsp orange juice concentrate


Instructions: Wash lettuce and drain; tear and refrigerate. Caramelize sugar in small heavy skillet until golden. Stir in pecans and heat until lightly brown. Pour onto a wax paper lined pan.

Cool; break apart. Just before serving add all ingredients to lettuce and toss with other ingredients and dressing. This salad is delicious!