Strawberry Spring Salad with Red Onion Vinaigrette

Salad

Spring Mix
Strawberries, sliced
1 c candied pecans
1 c sugar
Craisins
Cucumber, sliced
Feta

Vinaigrette

! c red onion, diced
2 c canola oil
2/3 c. white vinegar
1 c sugar
2 t Dijon mustard
2 t salt

Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.  Refrigerate until serving, can be stored for up to one week. 

Layer all salad ingredients and drizzle dressing over, usually one half of the recipe is enough, or serve on the side.  Top with candied pecans, also can be served to the side as an option. 

Candied Pecans

1/4 c. sugar
2 T water
1 c pecans

Dissolve sugar in water and bring to a boil.  Add the nuts and coat evenly place on parchment and let stand.


(Note my youngest daughter dislikes most of the ingredients in this salad but she is the one who found and brought this to our family meal.)