Relief Society Salad

Served at the Relief Society Training Meeting (Feb 2013)

Poppy Seed Dressing (Benita C.)

In blender put:

1 med-small sweet onion sliced in chunks

1 c. sugar

½ c. cider vinegar (I prefer regular vinegar)

2 t. salt

2 t. dried mustard

1 T. poppy seeds

dash cayenne pepper

Mix on high in blender.  Add 2 c. salad oil and blend till just blended.  Don't over blend or oil will become whipped. Store in fridge for up to two weeks.

 (Kathy H.)

Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts

Makes 6 cups.

·      6 cups whole pecans

·      2 egg whites

·      2 Tablespoons water

·      2 cups granulated sugar

·      2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

·      2 teaspoons salt

Preheat oven to 300F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Mix pecans and almonds in a large bowl. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and water on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until well combined.

Pour sugar mixture over pecans and stir to coat completely. Spread pecans over the baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15. Allow to cool completely and enjoy.

Lastly –

This Salad has not been officially named.  It was supposed to have fresh strawberries in it but due to the high cost, pears were substituted.  The amount of each ingredient is optional – enjoy J

Relief Society Salad

3 heads of Romaine Lettuce, cleaned and cut in bite size pieces

4 cups Spring Mix (a combination of assorted salad greens

   sold at Costco and Sam’s in plastic containers)

2 cups fresh Spinach

¼ cup fresh Mint Leaves(optional)

1 ½ cups of Feta Cheese (to personal taste)

2 cups Candied Cinnamon Pecans (recipe above)

  (to personal taste)

2-3 ripe pears cubed or 1 ½ cups fresh Strawberries sliced

  (or any other fresh fruit – to taste) 

Immediately before serving toss with Poppy Seed Dressing