Green Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1 pound mixed salad greens

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
• in a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. process until smooth.
• in a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.