MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS

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Enjoy this wonderful light and fresh salad for holiday time, or anytime! Cooking time reflects marinating the dried cranberries. I discovered this recipe in Bon Appetit, 1998

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
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.

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