Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries and Pecans |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Bright, fresh flavors star in this holiday salad. Ingredients:
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons orange juice |
6 tablespoons dried cranberries |
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
6 cups mixed baby greens |
3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, segmented |
3/4 cup pecans, toasted |
Directions:
1. Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in dried cranberries. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well; discard soaking juice.
2. Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice in small bowl to blend. Mix in cranberries. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
3. Place greens in large bowl. Toss with 2/3 of dressing. Divide greens among 6 plates. Add orange segments to bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Top salads with orange segments and pecans.
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