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This salad is perfect for those summer BBQs if you want something a little more healthy, or as a light, cool, refreshing lunch or dinner on hot summer days or nights. The Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing and Cinnamon Glazed Pecans really makes this an extra special salad.

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

  • RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup raspbery balsamic vinegar
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into pieces*
  • 1 head bib lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into pieces*
  • 1 bunch spinach, washed and dried *or you can use 3 bunches spinach instead of the romaine and bib lettuces
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon glazed pecans

Instructions:

  1. DRESSING:

  2. Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

  3. SALAD:

  4. Toss all ingredients together and pour dressing over and toss again at serving time.

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