GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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A great Fall and Winter salad. You could also use frozen cranberries when fresh cranberries are not available. Found online, adjustments made to suite our tastes.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1 lb mixed salad green

Steps:

  • 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, shallot, gorgonzola cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

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