BABY BLUE SALAD

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound mixed salad greens
• 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
• 2 oranges, peeled and cut into slices
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 small shallots, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper