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
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Submitted 9/15/06.
Source: Bon Appetit
Submitted By: merstar unicorn
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS