Best Mixed Green Salad With Oranges Dried Cranberries And Pecans Recipes

Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries and Pecans image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.
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.)
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.

Mixed Greens with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Pecans image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pecans
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
4 cups mesclun (mixed baby greens), washed and spun dry
1/2 cup slivered red onion
About 1/3 cup Lemon-Soy Dressing, recipe follows
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
Generous seasoning freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mild-flavored olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the pecans in a shallow pan until they begin to get fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool completely.
Combine the lettuce, mesclun, and onion in a salad bowl. Just before serving, pour on the dressing and toss well. Check to see if you need to add more dressing; you don't want to make the greens too wet. Serve on individual salad plates with the pecans and the cranberries sprinkled on each portion.
Place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.

Mixed Greens With Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Dried Cranberries image

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3/4 cup olive oil
2 (5 ounce) bags mixed baby greens
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (about 7 ounces)
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups glazed pecans (about 8 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups walnuts (about 8 ounces)
5 1/2 ounces log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

Whisk vinegar, mustard, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Mix greens, cranberries, and onion in large bowl. Mix in enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.