Mixed Greens with Praline Pecans and Blue Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (5-ounce) package spring mix salad greens
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 head)
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free raspberry vinaigrette

Preparation

1. 1. Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; add sugar, and cook 4 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in pecans; cook 4 minutes or until sugar melts and pecans are well coated. Quickly spread pecans in a single layer on wax paper. Cool completely. Break into small pieces.
2. 2. Combine pecans, lettuces, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Add dressing; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.