Marcile’s Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Marcile | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and refreshing salad featuring romaine lettuce, pecans, and mandarin oranges tossed with a sweet red wine vinegar dressing. This delightful recipe by Marcile makes a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | None | 4-6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Salad bowl
- Measuring cups
- Whisk
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 head | Romaine lettuce | Torn or chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans | Chopped |
| 1 can | Mandarin oranges | Drained |
| 1/2 bunch | Green onions | Tops and all, chopped |
Dressing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Red wine vinegar | None |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1/4 cup | Oil | Vegetable or salad oil |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Salad
- In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, pecans, mandarin oranges, and chopped green onions.
Step 2: Mixing the Dressing and Serving
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup wine (red) vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup oil until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Prepare the salad ingredients and keep them chilled in the refrigerator, but do not add the dressing until right before serving to maintain crispness.
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