Strawberry Salad Citrus Toss Recipe

Name: Strawberry Salad Citrus Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup sugar; ⅔ cup pecan halves; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated; 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated; 8 cups leaves lettuce, torn; 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 orange, peeled, sliced; 1 pint strawberry, cut into halves; 2 avocados, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

¼ cup sugar
⅔ cup pecan halves
⅔ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
8 cups leaves lettuce, torn
8 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 orange, peeled, sliced
1 pint strawberry, cut into halves
2 avocados, thinly sliced

1
For the pecans, mix the sugar with the pecans in a small skillet.
2
Cook over low heat until te sugar melts, stirring to coat the pecans well.
3
spread on foil and cool, break pecans apart.
4
For the dressing, combine the oil, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, lime zest and orange zest in an airtight jar and shake well.
5
Chill until serving time.
6
For the salad, combine the lettuce, Romaine, onion, oranges, and strawberries in a large bowl and toss gently.
7
Chill until serving time.
8
When ready to serve, add avocados to the salad and drizzle with dressing.
9
Toss gently and top with pecans.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup sugar, ⅔ cup pecan halves, ⅔ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Salad Citrus Toss falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Strawberry Salad Citrus Toss

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Variations & substitutions

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