Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Mixed greens, toasted almonds, red onion, and crumbled blue cheese are tossed in a quick, tangy cranberry dressing for an impressive and easy salad!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.