Wild Harvest Cranberry Salad
Prep Time
10 minutesCooking Time
10 minutesServing Size
2
Ingredients
1/4 cup pecan pieces DRESSING 4 ounces low-fat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard grated zest of 1 orange, optional salt and pepper SALAD 1 package mixed greens 2 100-calorie single Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries 1 medium tart apple (such as Granny Smith) 1/2 cup long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
Steps
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place pecans on baking sheet. Bake for 6 minutes or until toasted and golden brown. Cool. Meanwhile, TO MAKE DRESSING: Combine yogurt, vinegar, juice, honey, mustard and orange zest, if using, in small bowl. Whisk vigorously. Season to taste with salt and pepper. TO MAKE SALAD: Combine greens, dried cranberries and cooled pecans in large bowl. With sharp knife, cut apple into quarters; remove core. Slice each quarter into thin slices; sprinkle apple slices over salad. Top with wild rice. Drizzle with dressing. Gently toss to coat evenly. Serves 2 as a meal or 4 as a side salad. TIP: Transform this delicious salad into a hearty entrée by adding poached chicken breast.