Spring Greens with Berries Recipe

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"My busy sister-in-law gave me this refreshing salad recipe years ago, and it quickly became a favorite with my family—just as it is with hers," writes Vikki Peck in Poland, Ohio. "It’s crisp, colorful, goes together in a snap and complements a variety of entrees. Plus, the dressing can be refrigerated several days for make-ahead convenience."

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Spring Greens with Berries Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
3/4 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the greens, oranges, berries and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 157 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Spring Greens with Berries in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007, p33