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Cranberry-Dressed Mixed Greens with Apples & Glazed Pecans
CARNATION® MILKS
Cranberry-Dressed Mixed Greens with Apples & Glazed Pecans
Level
Easy
Prep
20 min
Servings
4 servings
- Enlivened with spices and topped with a creamy cranberry dressing, this elegant salad is a fresh choice for springtime meals.
KEY INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- ●2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
- ●1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, divided
- ●3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ●3 tablespoons cranberry juice concentrate
- ●2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ●1 small clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)
- ●1/4 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ●1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
- ●6 cups (about 5.5-ounce bag) mixed baby greens
- ●2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), cored and diced
- ●1/2 cup glazed pecans
MAKE IT
Step 1
Place evaporated milk, cranberries, mayonnaise, cranberry juice concentrate, lemon juice, garlic, salt and black pepper in blender; cover. Blend until combined. Stir in tarragon. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
Step 2
Combine greens, apples, cranberries and 1 cup dressing in large bowl. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve with remaining dressing, if desired.
RECIPE NOTES
For a heartier salad, add diced, cooked turkey.
