Fruit and Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Raspberry Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad:
• 1 cup Pecan Halves
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 12 oz package Romaine lettuce, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 8 oz fresh strawberries, quartered
• 4 oz fresh blueberries
• 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup red onion, sliced (cut into small pieces)
• 15 oz can Mandarin oranges, drained (reserve juice)
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For the dressing:
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 cup raspberry vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1-2 Tbsp poppyseeds
• 1/4 cup reserved mandarin orange juice

Instructions

1. To candy the pecans: In a small skillet over medium heat, saute pecans with sugar and butter. This will take several minutes for the sugar to dissolve as you stir the pecans. Set aside and cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine romaine, berries, oranges, cheese and onion. Toss gently.
3. In a small mason jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake with lid on.
4. When ready to serve, add candied pecans and drizzle with dressing. ENJOY!