Instructions: Put sugar in heavy skillet and place on High heat. Stir unitl sugar melts and caramelizes. Add pecans and toss until nuts are coated. Turn out on buttered foil. Separate nuts and let cool. Wash spinach and lettuce to remove all sand. Dry well. Place in salad bowl. Top with mushrooms and onions. Sprinkle with tarragon leaves. Just before serving, drizzle oil evenly over leaves. Sprinkle with vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss. Add mandarin orange segments. Top with the pecans.

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