Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

Ingredients

11 oz canned mandarin oranges, drained

1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced

1/3 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

4 cups mixed salad greens, torn

1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup Creamy Italian Dressing, *see Note 2

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, COMBINE oranges, onions, pecans and pepper; REFRIGERATE for 30 minutes.

In a large salad bowl, PLACE greens; TOP with orange mixture and avocado slices.

DRIZZLE with dressing.

1. Pecans may be toasted by dry cooking in a skillet over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. 2. May use either homemade Creamy Italian Dressing (see recipe) or your favorite prepared Italian dressing.

From Taste of Home magazine, '08; pg 32

Entered by Tom King via MasterCook

Nutrition

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 90 Calories; 7g Fat (63.6% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 11mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat.