Mesclun Salad W/ Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

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Mesclun Salad W/ Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup craisins
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 14 oz mesclun
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup craisins

Directions:

  1. In a blender, process ingredients from vinegar to water until cranberries are finely chopped.
  2. Spread pecans in a cookie sheet; bake at 350 stirring twice for 6 to 8 minutes; cool then chop.
  3. Just before serving, toss all ingredients except dressing in a large salad bowl to mix.
  4. Add dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Serve topped with several Craisins.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 564.16 Kcal (2362 kJ)
Calories from fat 426.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.38g 73%
Cholesterol 14.18mg 5%
Sodium 492.34mg 21%
Potassium 255.08mg 5%
Total Carbs 32.81g 11%
Sugars 21.75g 87%
Dietary Fiber 6.31g 25%
Protein 8.16g 16%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 24mg 134%
Calcium 148.9mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.44 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.39g 73%
Cholesterol 7.3mg 5%
Sodium 253.46mg 21%
Potassium 131.32mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.89g 11%
Sugars 11.2g 87%
Dietary Fiber 3.25g 25%
Protein 4.2g 16%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 22%
Iron 12.4mg 134%
Calcium 76.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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