Confetti Tossed Salad
Contributed by: NAPSA
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Ingredients:
- 15 oz. Italian Blend or Spring Mix salad greens
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) Krrrrisp Kraut or Silver Floss Sauerkraut, lightly rinsed, excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained
- 11/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1/3 cup extra-sharp fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. seedless raspberry jam, softened in microwave
- 1/2 cup frozen (whole) raspberries, thawed, with juice
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Directions:
In large salad bowl, toss greens and sauerkraut together. Top with oranges, cranberries, apple, fresh raspberries, pecans and cheese.
For the dressing, blend together, in a small bowl or food processor, olive oil, vinegar, jam, thawed raspberries and pepper. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the dressing over the salad for moistness and color; serve remainder on the side. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
