This is my go-to salad for family holiday get-togethers for lots of reasons: all the ingredients are in season in the winter; it's a light, healthful foil for what's usually a heavy main course; and the vibrant red and greens practically shout out, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" And one more reason: it's delicious! Candying the pecans is a strictly optional step -- you can always just lightly toast them instead -- but I always add candy to salad when I can get away with it!

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