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Cranberry Pecan Salad

SUBMITTED BY: STACY38 PHOTO BY: Jason Neve Vancouver

"Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 34 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by Susan O.
I made this delicious salad 3 times in the past week, once for 50 people, once for 20 people,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by Breeze
This is excellent! The only change I made was to use Craisins. Thank you. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2005 by SUSIED123
I've used this recipe mulitple times in the last few weeks for different gatherings and it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by cookin'mama
I have served this salad, made with Greek feta, twice in one week and received rave reviews... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Kim C-K
Delicious and simple. And pretty too. Big hit at a couple of dinner parties for us. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2006 by DSILVA51
Made this last night, excellent! Everyone loved it! I substituted the feta for gorganzola! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2005 by JIGUANICERA
I tried this recipe yesterday and everyone loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by MICHEE122
Really delicious but I had to give 4 stars, not 5, due to the very high fat/calorie content. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by min
This has become a family favorite. I use less oil--4 T and I ALWAYS put the feta cheese on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by frommyhometoyours
A nice easy but delicious green salad! I followed the advice of other reviews and tossed the... MORE

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