Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans
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Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans

mixed salad with oranges, cranberries, and pecansPrep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup plus 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
3/4 cup pecans, toasted
3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, segmented

Instructions
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 pecans and orange segments.

 

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