Greens And Craisins Food

MIXED GREENS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the pecans in a shallow pan until they begin to get fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Combine the lettuce, mesclun, and onion in a salad bowl. Just before serving, pour on the dressing and toss well. Check to see if you need to add more dressing; you don't want to make the greens too wet. Serve on individual salad plates with the pecans and the cranberries sprinkled on each portion.
• Place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.

SPRING MIX WITH WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Rinse lettuces; divide between 2 bowls.
• Sprinkle with walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese, evenly between the 2 bowls.
• Dress with vinaigrette, to taste: Salt and Pepper, to taste.

CASHEW CRAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds together in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
• Shake well, until mixed.
• Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 to 8 hours.
• To Assemble:.
• Combine the romaine mixed greens, cashews, swiss cheese, and craisens together in a large bowl. Mix Well.
• Just before serving, toss salad with the dressing.

CRAISIN' GREEN SALAD WITH PEARS

Steps:

• For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, feta cheese, avocado, and red onions.
• Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with almonds and dried cranberries, and let rest in refrigerator an hour before serving so that the flavors have a change to meld.

CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
• Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
• Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
• Pour over salad; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS

Steps:

• 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.

MIXED GREENS WITH PECANS, GOAT CHEESE, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, mustard, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Mix greens, cranberries, and onion in large bowl. Mix in enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.