Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Recipe by Nancy W from allrecipes.com

Lunch 20 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 pound mixed salad greens

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 219
  • Carbohydrate: 6g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Sugar: 1g

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