Ingredient: 2 blood or navel oranges or tangelos, peeled & sectioned (remove seeds) 5 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed & stems removed 3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 cup peeled, diced ripe mango 1 small red onion, sliced razor thin, separated into rings 1 cup toasted pecan halves Add chicken if desired
Balsamic Orange Spice Dressing: 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Tortuga Light Rum (add more if desired) 1/3 cup orange juice (from salad oranges, adding more if necessary) 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon Tortuga Hellfire Hot Pepper Sauce
Directions:
Over a small bowl, carefully remove the white membrane & fiber from orange sections, saving any juice & pulp that drips for the dressing & cut each section into bite size pieces. Chill until ready to use.Make the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar or covered container & shake well. Refrigerate several hours, until well-chilled. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, lettuce, oranges, onion, mango & pecans. Add desired amount of dressing & toss lightly.
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