Confetti Tossed Salad Recipe

This is a leafy green salad with fruit and sauerkraut.

• Meal Type: Salad
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 oz. Italian Blend or Spring Mix salad greens
• 1 bag (16 oz.) refrigerated Sauerkraut, lightly rinsed, excess moisture squeezed out
• 2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 medium apple, cored and diced
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 1/3 cup extra sharp 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

1. Salad:
2. In large salad bowl, toss greens and Sauerkraut together. Top with oranges, cranberries, apple, fresh raspberries, pecans, and cheese.
3. Dressing:
4. In a small bowl or food processor blend together 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.