T.G.I. FRIDAY'S® Strawberry Fields Salad

My husband and I were assigned to bring a salad when we got together with some friends last week. Thanks to the recent tomato scare, we didn't want to make a traditional green salad. We found this recipe and it was great! Who needs tomatoes anyway?

Ingredients
1 head of romaine lettuce
6 Ounces Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 Ounces Shredded Parmesan cheese
Cracked pepper to taste

Glazed pecans
1 Cup chopped pecans
¼ cup dark brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Water

Strawberry glaze
12 strawberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 Tablespoons Water

Method
Mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and water and heat, set aside.
Slice strawberries into ¼ -inch slices and mix .
Mix balsamic vinegar, sugar and water and coat strawberries, set aside .
Chop red leaf and romaine lettuce into 2-inch pieces.
Toss lettuce, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette and glazed pecans.
Strain strawberries from glaze and place on top of salad.
Top with cracked pepper.
Yield: 2 salads