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.

Fazal Bhatti
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Idaline
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I love the pop of color that the cranberries add to this salad.


Dr Naveed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Javed Iqbal123
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Catherine Maina
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is actually really good.


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


Khid Danger
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfect. The dressing is so flavorful.


Miriam Nygaard
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Soundoil 1
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cranberries and bacon are a perfect match.


emu bor
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Phoebe Pharis
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great salad for potlucks or picnics.


Wandile Msezane
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


Maqbool Yaqoob
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this salad. The dressing was amazing.


Mikayla Brooks
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This salad was delicious! I added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Ishan Perera
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was especially good.


Khan Usama
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Gary G. Stevens
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I've made this salad many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is always fresh and crisp.


Shanto Ramjan
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of sweet cranberries, salty bacon, and tangy vinaigrette was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.