The Best Salad Ever

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   This basic salad gets put together on the plate.

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   For the Pecans: ( I find it handy to have them on hand, always, for snacking or whatever)

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   2 cups pecans tossed in a heated mixture

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   of 1/2 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp

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   cinnamon,1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground

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   cloves, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground

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   pepper.

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   Stir well and let cool

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   For the Dressing: (Makes 1/2 cup)

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    Mix together 1 clove garlic (minced), 1

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    Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp. balsamic

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    vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 3

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    Tbsp. virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp herbs such as

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    thyme, basil, or oregano ( dried is fine but

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    I love fresh)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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