Spirited Entertaining - Great New Recipes using Manitoba Foods - Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

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August 2006

Spirited Entertaining: Great New Recipes Using Manitoba Foods

Citrus Salad with Raspberry Wine Vinaigrette

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Salad:
1-10 oz can	(284 mL)	mandarin oranges, drained
1	(1)	small ruby red grapefruit, segmented
1/2 cup	(125 mL)	bean sprouts
1/2 cup	(125 mL)	chopped red onion
1/4 cup	(50 mL)	chopped pecans, toasted *
8 cups	(2 L)	torn mixed greens

Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup	(125 mL)	raspberry wine
1 cup	(250 mL)	frozen or fresh raspberries
1 tbsp	(15 mL)	sugar
1/2 cup	(125 mL)	CANOLA OIL
1 tsp	(5 mL)	salt (or to taste)
1 tsp	(5 mL)	pepper (or to taste)
In a salad bowl, combine mixed greens, oranges, grapefruit, bean sprouts, red onions, and toasted pecans. In a blender, mix together wine, raspberries and sugar. Gradually pour in canola oil, blend until well emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour desired amount over greens; toss to coat; reserve remaining dressing for another use. Makes 6 servings. * To toast pecans: Spread pecans in an ungreased pan. Bake in a preheated 350° F (180°C) oven 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown. Manitoba Canola Growers Association

Can be made with Manitoba’s own Rigby Orchards medium sweet raspberry wine or Columbia Valley Classics Raspberry Wine. Visit www.liquormartsonline.com for more information.

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