MESCLUN SALAD W/ PECANS, BLUE CHEESE & CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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

A nice salad with the creamy & tangy taste of blue cheese bits mixed with sweet cranberries, lending some texture from the pecans.

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup craisins
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pecan halves
14 ounces mesclun
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
4 ounces blue cheese
1/2 cup craisins

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 730, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.6, Protein 8.7

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