MIXED GREENS WITH BACON & CRANBERRIES

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When my holiday menu calls for a green salad, I rely on this one loaded with crumbled bacon, dried cranberries and blue cheese. The homemade vinaigrette is full of zesty flavor.-Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
6 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring orange juice to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in cranberries; let stand 5 minutes. Drain, discarding remaining juice or saving for another use., In a large bowl, combine arugula and salad greens; top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Lyndsey Spencer
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Husnain Zafar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Patricia Shepherd
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I've made this salad for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Bryan Silva
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


CEUTA-MLILIA-Y-MARRUECOS
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's tangy and flavorful.


br0ck
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


8029211 Khan
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I've made this salad with different types of greens, including spinach, arugula, and kale. It's always delicious.


Andrew Phillips
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Dethony Senior
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cranberries add a nice sweetness, while the bacon adds a salty crunch.


Js He
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


Jenny Brete
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Persie_Pee Shattah
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of sweet cranberries, salty bacon, and tangy dressing was perfect.