Winter Green Salad

Salad
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 T sugar
8 cups torn assorted greens (iceberg lettuce, spinach, romaine and/or bibb lettuce)
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups grapes, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
3 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced

Dressing
1/4 cup oil
2 T vinegar
2 T sugar
1/2 t salt

In small skillet, combine pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir over low heat until sugar melts and coats pecans. Remove from heat; spread pecans on waxed paper or foil (sprayed with cooking spray). Cool; break up any clumps.
In large bowl, combine greens, celery, grapes, pomegranate seeds and kiwifruit. In small bowl using wire whisk, blend all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad mixture; add pecans. Toss gently. Serve immediately.

*try this with other fruits: orange/avocado/onion; apples/grapes/feta cheese crumbles/toasted pecans, be creative :)