Summer Salad

1/3 cup pecan pieces

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 head green leaf lettuce, torn into pieces

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into pieces

(I just omit the darn 1/2 stuff and use one head of romaine)

2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

1 cup strawberries, halved

1 avocado, chopped

dressing:

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons sugar

zest and juice of 1 orange

zest and juice of 2 limes

(I cut this dressing recipe in half which is plenty!)

Caramelize pecans by mixing with sugar in small skillet over low heat until sugar melts. Spread on foil and cool, then break into pieces.

Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.

Toss salad ingredients together with pecan pieces, add dressing to coat and serve.

BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing

I made this for dinner tonight & it was very good & quick to make. (I got the recipe from another cooking blog.)

3 Cups thinly sliced Green Leaf Lettuce
¼ Cup corn
¼ Cup black beans
8 grape tomatoes, halved
1 cooked grilled chicken breast
¼ Cup favorite BBQ Sauce
¼ Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ Cup prepared ranch dressing
1 heaping Tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro leaves

1. Place lettuce into a salad bowl. Layer with corn, black beans and tomatoes. Dice cooked chicken breast and mix with BBQ sauce. Top over salad and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

2. Place ranch dressing and cilantro leaves into a small bowl to combine. Drizzle over salad and serve.

**This recipe is for 1 large serving, double accordingly**