Ingredients

  • 9 cups torn romaine
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; shake well.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle salad with pecans. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.