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Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries & Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup plus 3 tbl orange juice
6 tbl dried cranberries

3 1/2 tbl olive oil
2 tbl white wine vinegar
1 tbl grated orange peel

6 cups mixed baby greens
3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, segmented
3/4 cup pecans, toasted
Directions:
Directions:
Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in dried cranberries. Let stand until softened, about 30 min. Drain well; discard soaking juice.

Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tbl 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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Bon Appetit

 

 

 

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