Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
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