Summer Salads

There is nothing better than a refreshing salad in the summertime. This salad makes a great side dish or add some grilled chicken to it for a healthy lunch. I did not add the dressing to it like the recipe says. I just drizzled it over each individual serving so I could save the leftovers.

Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Adapted from Taste of Home
Ingredients
• 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups torn romaine or spring mix salad
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
• In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well until sugar is dissolved. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, strawberries, avocado, oranges, onion and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.