Strawberry Pecan Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
1 c. sliced fresh strawberries or may substitute 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 small red onion, sliced

Preparation

In small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat.
Add pecans; stir until coated.
Cool; break into small pieces and set aside.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well.
Just before serving, combine lettuce, strawberries or mandarin oranges, drained, onion and pecans in a large bowl.
Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.
Serves 4 to 6.