Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Method

  • Place 1/3 cup cranberries in a small bowl; cover with warm water. Let stand 10 minutes or until cranberries plump; drain well.
  • Place plump cranberries and next 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly add oil through food chute; process until blended.
  • Divide salad greens evenly among 6 plates. Sprinkle 1/2 cup dried cranberries evenly over salads; top evenly with pear slices and pecans. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing over each salad. Serve immediately.