GREENS WITH BACON & CRANBERRIES

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After eating this fabulous dinner salad at a restaurant while we were on vacation, I couldn't wait to get back to my own kitchen to re-create it. It's been a huge success in our family. -Brenda Nakhla, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings (about 2/3 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium pears, sliced
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; set aside. Just before serving, place salad greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Top with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts :

Cheryl Jean Carroll
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracy Morg
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This was a really good recipe! The greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and cranberries added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sarah Jamal
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile - I've used different types of greens, bacon, and cranberries, and it always turns out great.


Muhammad Sahil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a mix of kale and spinach for my greens, and added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. The bacon and cranberries added a nice sweet and salty flavor to the dish. I will definite


Youssef Elsagher
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Parmila Poudel
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This was a really good recipe! The greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and cranberries added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Krista Hughes
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile - I've used different types of greens, bacon, and cranberries, and it always turns out great.


ch Nadeem
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a mix of kale and spinach for my greens, and added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. The bacon and cranberries added a nice sweet and salty flavor to the dish. I will definite


Mumuni Yakubua
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Azeem Khaskheli
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This was a really good recipe! The greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and cranberries added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tiyisela Shibambu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile - I've used different types of greens, bacon, and cranberries, and it always turns out great.


Md Soikat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a mix of kale and spinach for my greens, and added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. The bacon and cranberries added a nice sweet and salty flavor to the dish. I will definite


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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


L W
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This was a really good recipe! The greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and cranberries added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Samuel Goodness
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile - I've used different types of greens, bacon, and cranberries, and it always turns out great.


Bikash Sardar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a mix of kale and spinach for my greens, and added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. The bacon and cranberries added a nice sweet and salty flavor to the dish. I will definite