Orange-Pecan Mixed Green Salad

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 0.8 teaspoon cornstarch 
• 4 cups salad greens mixed
• 1 large navel oranges peeled cut into 8 slices
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon onion minced
• 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• microwave

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a 2-cup glass measure; stir well. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 1 minute or until mixture boils and is slightly thickened. Stir until smooth.
2. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Place 1 cup salad greens on each of 4 plates.
4. Drizzle evenly with vinaigrette.
5. Cut orange slices in half. Arrange slices over salad greens, and sprinkle with pecans.
6. Tip: For a richer, nuttier salad, toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.