Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat.

• Step 2

  Mix in dried cranberries.

• Step 3

  Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well; discard soaking juice.

• Step 4

  Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice in small bowl to blend. Mix in cranberries.

• Step 5

  Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.).

• Step 6

  Place greens in large bowl.

• Step 7

  Toss with 2/3 of dressing.

• Step 8

  Divide greens among 6 plates.

• Step 9

  Add orange segments to bowl; toss with remaining dressing.

• Step 10

  Top salads with orange segments and pecans.