I had a delicious salad recently made by my friend Donna that was positively outstanding.  I love all salads, but once in a while it’s nice to have just a simple salad made with crisp lettuce tossed in a light vinaigrette.  This lettuce salad hit that craving for me.

Donna brought her signature tossed salad for a holiday lunch gathering of a few friends.

As I was debating on if I could have her salad, Donna informed me that she left out the bacon so I could try it – not only did I try it; I devoured it, and had seconds too! It was an awesome salad. With crisp lettuce, a few cucumbers, candied pecans, dried cranberries, avocado and feta cheese – really, it didn’t need much else except for Donna’s sweet and light vinaigrette.

Crisp Lettuce Salad with Candied Pecans and Feta Cheese
recipe courtesy of Donna

Ingredients:

• 2-3 romaine bunches cut into big chunks or 1 large head of iceberg lettuce cut into pieces.
• 1/2 cucumber cut into wedges.
• Feta cheese as much as you want
• 2-3 tbsp candied pecans
• 2-3 tbsp dried cranberries
• 1 avocado cut into chunks
• Ingredients for Sweet Sugar and Shallot vinaigrette
  • 4 tbsp white balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped – about 2 tbsp

Directions:

• Make dressing and set aside.
• Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss together.
• Right before serving, toss with sugar and shallot vinaigrette.

A Holiday Gathering of Dear Friends.

Lunch with gourmet delicacies 😋.

Having a few laughs with the ladies 😀.

Time to open our pink elephant presents 🛍 !

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!