dinner days

a little over a year ago, my friend and i started trading dinners. it's the best idea ever and we got it from some other friends. the way it works is one day a week she brings dinner to us and one day a week i take dinner to her. it works great for us because i make a really nice dinner once a week but my family gets it twice a week. we always have leftovers, i get new ideas from her(she's a fabulous cook) and i stretch myself by trying new things as well. (we have a blog with all the recipes we've shared here in case you're interested)
yesterday was my dinner day so i made my favorite white bread(because my wheat mill was out of reach) and my new favorite salad. this is my version of a salad i really love from claim jumper. sooooo yum.

salad:

use any combined amount to of the following to suit your taste

romaine/iceberg lettuce

mandarin oranges

golden raisins

avocado- sliced

craisins

blue cheese

green onions- chopped

candied pecans (or plain)

grilled chicken cut into bite sized pieces

dressing:

1.5c canola oil

1c apple cider vinegar

1/4c honey

3T sugar

a couple pinches dehydrated onion

1 tsp dried thyme(or less to taste)

1 clove garlic- minced

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp onion powder

Combine ingredients in a jar and shake until well blended. Refrigerate to let flavors mix. If you want, you can marinate the chicken in some of the dressing.