Mixed Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Name: Mixed Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups mixed salad greens; 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and thinly sliced; 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 1/2 cup toasted pecans (see Note), coarsely chopped (2 oz.); 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 3 Tbs. olive oil; ⅔ cup (canned) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 2 Tbs. cider vinegar; 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice; 2 tsp. pure maple syrup

Servings: persons

1
Make vinaigrette: In food processor or blender, combine half the cranberry sauce with vinegar and process until smooth.
2
Scrape mixture into salad bowl and whisk in remaining cranberry sauce and orange juice, maple syrup, oil and salt to taste; set aside.
3
When ready to serve, put greens in bowl with dressing.
4
Add pear and onion slices and toss well to coat with dressing.
5
Sprinkle pecans and cheese over salad.
6
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and serve.
7
Note: To toast pecans, preheat oven to 375uF.
8
Spread pecans on baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, 6 minutes.
9
Transfer pecans to plate to cool, then chop.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups mixed salad greens, 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and thinly sliced, 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced, 1/2 cup toasted pecans (see Note), coarsely chopped (2 oz.), and more.

Yes, Mixed Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!