BEANS, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds Beans
• 4 oranges (use blood oranges if available)
• 1 large red onion
• 1¼ cups canola oil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup grainy mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• Salt to taste
• White pepper to taste
• 1 large head red-leaf lettuce
• ¼ cup chopped, fresh pecans