Soups & Salads

Cranberry-Dressed Mixed Greens with Apples & Glazed Pecans

Name: Cranberry-Dressed Mixed Greens with Apples & Glazed Pecans
Prep time: 20 s
Total time: 20 s
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk; 1 cup sweetened dried cranberriesdivided; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons cranberry juice concentrate; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 small clove garlicfinely 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

CARNATION®

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

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Fat Free Evaporated Milk

12 oz

INGREDIENTS

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2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
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1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, divided
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons cranberry juice concentrate
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 small clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
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6 cups (about 5.5-ounce bag) mixed baby greens
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2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), cored and diced
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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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