CRANBERRY BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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For a light, refreshing first course, Lori McLaughlin of Pittsford, New York turns to this fruity salad. Sweet apple, dried cranberries, blue cheese and a vinaigrette dressing give it a subtle punch of flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
6 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large apple, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, apple and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges