3-4cupsspinachstems trimmed (can add more or less spinach)
1/3cupbacon crumbles
1/3cupgranulated sugar
1cuppecans
15wontonscut into thin strips
1/2cupred bell pepperschopped
1/2red onionthinly sliced
1cupstrawberriessliced
Instructions
Make the dressing: In a large liquid measuring cup whisk the vinegar, sugar, oil, dry mustard, salt, and jam. Mix vigorously until all ingredients are well blended. Set aside. If making in advance, you can cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
Toast the pecans: In a skillet over medium heat add the sugar and pecans. Stir occasionally until sugar melts and nuts are coated and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
Fry wontons in hot cooking oil util golden, remove with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate.
When ready to serve salad place the red leaf lettuce, spinach, bacon, bell pepper, onion, and strawberries in a large bowl and toss. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat. Add the pecans and wontons last. Serve immediately.
Notes
Can use fresh raspberry jam and fresh raspberries instead of the strawberry jam and fresh strawberries. Use any nut variety you’d like… almonds, cashews.Can replace the fresh fruit with dried cranberries.When ready to serve the salad you have 2 options: 1) You can toss everything together in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing overtop. 2) You can assemble individually so that one can choose how many/which toppings they'd like on their salad.Recipe source: my mother, Marcell.