Cajun Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Spicy Pecans

Serves 6

Ingredients:

Poppy Seed Dressing and Spicy Pecans

Directions:

1. Place all salad ingredients in large bowl and toss with enough poppy seed salad dressing to cover. Place a large mound of salad on each salad plate and top with a handful of the spicy pecans.

Poppy Seed Dressing and Spicy Pecans

1. Blend or process the sugar, mustard, salt, vinegar and onion in a blender or food processor. With the motor running, slowly add the oil, blending or processing until smooth and creamy. Add poppy seeds and blend thoroughly. Store, covered, in fridge up to 1 month. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
2. For Spicy Pecans: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Spread the pecans in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the pecans are well toasted, about 10-15 minutes. Once the pecans have cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container for several days. Makes 1 1/2 cups.