Cranberry Pecan Salad Recipe
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Cranberry Pecan Salad

By: STACY38 
"Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
  3. In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 456 | Total Fat: 38.6g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by Susan O.   view full review
I made this delicious salad 3 times in the past week, once for 50 people, once for 20 people,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by frommyhometoyours   view full review
A nice easy but delicious green salad! I followed the advice of other reviews and tossed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by min   view full review
This has become a family favorite. I use less oil--4 T and I ALWAYS put the feta cheese on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2005 by SUSIED123   view full review
I've used this recipe mulitple times in the last few weeks for different gatherings and it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
This is excellent! The only change I made was to use Craisins. Thank you.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by MICHEE122   view full review
Really delicious but I had to give 4 stars, not 5, due to the very high fat/calorie content. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have served this salad, made with Greek feta, twice in one week and received rave reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Kim C-K   view full review
Delicious and simple. And pretty too. Big hit at a couple of dinner parties for us.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2006 by DSILVA51   view full review
Made this last night, excellent! Everyone loved it! I substituted the feta for gorganzola! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2005 by JIGUANICERA   view full review
I tried this recipe yesterday and everyone loved it.

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