MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS

A Wonderfully Light and Fresh Holiday Salad originally from Bon Appetit in 1998.
Mixed baby greens, toasted pecans, oranges and Ocean Spray® dried cranberries in an orange vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
6 tablespoons Ocean Spray® 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
2/3 cup (150 mL) white or semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
 
 

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.


Yield:

6

Best made with:
Ocean Spray® Dried Cranberries