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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

TIP:

For a heartier salad, add diced, cooked turkey.

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