Things have been pretty slow over here on The Fig Tree over the past few weeks. My apologies! However, the semi-hiatus has been for a good reason! I’m in the middle of making some big changes to the blog. My focus has been more on blog design these days rather than actual recipe development. Thankfully, I should finally debut the new + improved Fig Tree and resume a regular posting schedule by the end of January. So excited for the changes to go live!
In the meantime, here is one of my favourite salad recipes. It’s a salad that my mom frequently makes throughout the summer. I realize, in most parts of the world, it’s FAR from being summer. But after we had a blizzard here on Friday, I needed something summery to keep my spirits up. This salad was perfect. The citrus was nice and refreshing. The romaine was perfectly crisp. And you cannot go wrong with toasted pecans. :)
Hope you all have a fantastic week. xo
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of white sugar
- 1/4 cup of white vinegar
- 1/2 cup of canola oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/4 of a small red onion, chopped
- mandarin orange; supremed (or canned mandarin oranges in juice)
- 3/4 cup of pecans; toasted
- 4 to 6 cups of romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
Method
1. Combine the sugar, vinegar, canola oil, salt, pepper, dry mustard and water in a small bowl. Allow the dressing to sit for at least 30 minutes to develop flavour.
2. In a large salad bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, red onion, pecans and mandarin orange segments.
3. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad, adding more if required. Toss well and serve. Note: Leftover dressing lasts up to a week in the fridge.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings of salad
Source: Mom; original source unknown
Looks delicious! I have to bring a salad to a family event so I think this will be the one! :D
It’s a really easy salad that’s extra yummy! I love when my mom makes this salad for me :)
i having craving citrus fruit like crazy lately, and this salad looks perfect- especially with the pecans!
i can’t wait to see your blog redesign! new year, new look, right? i’ve been giving my blog a mini makeover the last week or so, too ;)
What a colorful salad, nuts and fruit in salad are so delicious..:)
I just made a pasta that’s more on the summery side but was a welcome change from the heavier food I’ve been eating lately! Excited to see the changes coming to your blog!
With the citrus and pecans, I would actually think of this more as a winter salad than a summer salad anyway, so I think its a very appropriate post right now! Looking forward to seeing what you’ve done with your site!
Looks like we have the same idea. Funny enough, I actually thought about adding pecans to my salad. Great post and delicious looking recipe. So bright and fresh.
I have a ton of mandarin oranges and tangerines on my counter right now- salads are soooo one of my favorite ways to use them!
I can’t imagine the Fig Tree being any better, so I can’t wait to see your changes! xo
This is such a beautiful summer – a perfect mid winter pick me up! So excited to see what you have in store :)
i think i know what i’m having for lunch….i have all the ingredients for this gorgeous salad! sounds so delicious!
Looks so yummy Courtney. I can’t wait to make this! :) I love toasted pecans and oranges!
I can’t wait to see the changes!! I’m sure it’s going to be great. I’m working on some changes as well but they are moving along quite sloooowly.