Mixed Greens, Mango and Pecan Salad

Mixed Greens, Mango and Pecan Salad

Recipe by CanolaInfo Test Kitchen
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Yield

16

servings
Calories

120

kcal
Serving Size

1/2

cup (125 mL)

This salad is delicious and colorful.

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1/2 cup 125 ml orange juice

  • 2 tbsp 25 ml lime juice

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml white vinegar

  • 1/3 cup 75 ml canola oil

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml honey

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml tequila (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml pepper

  • Salad
  • 8 cups 2 l cups mixed greens

  • 2 2 oranges, sectioned

  • 1 1 mango, diced

  • 1 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/3 cup 75 ml 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 75 mL

  • 1/3 cup 75 ml pecan halves

  • 2 tsp 10 ml lime zest

Directions

  • In bowl, mix together orange and lime juices, vinegar, canola oil, honey, tequila and pepper. Season to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • In another bowl, toss together greens, orange, mango, onion and cilantro.
  • Drizzle 1/3 cup (75 mL) of dressing over salad and garnish with pecans and lime zest. Serve. Refrigerate remaining dressing for your next salad.

Notes

  • Cook's note: If you want to spice it up, add some diced and seeded jalapeno peppers.

Nutrition Facts

16 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories120
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 5.5g 8%
    • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 20mg 1%
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
    • Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
  • Protein 2g 4%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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