Strawberry Pecan Salad
["4 Tbsp. sugar, divided", "1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans", "1/4 c. vegetable oil", "2 Tbsp. vinegar", "1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce", "1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn", "1 c. sliced fresh strawberries or may substitute 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges", "1 small red onion, sliced"]
["In small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat.", "Add pecans; stir until coated.", "Cool; break into small pieces and set aside.", "In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well.", "Just before serving, combine lettuce, strawberries or mandarin oranges, drained, onion and pecans in a large bowl.", "Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["sugar", "pecans", "vegetable oil", "vinegar", "parsley", "salt", "pepper", "hot pepper sauce", "red leaf", "fresh strawberries", "red onion"]