SALAD:

2 heads red lettuce
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 c. pecans, lightly sauteed in butter
1 c. mandarin oranges
1 avocado, sliced
1 pt. strawberries, sliced

DRESSING:

1 c. oil
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. poppy seeds

Mix salad ingredients together and chill.

Mix dressing ingredients well and sprinkle on salad just before serving.