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MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS"Bright, fresh flavors star in this holiday salad." INGREDIENTS: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided 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:
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 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. Serves 6. Bon Appetit November 1998 | |