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Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

SUBMITTED BY: Nancy W PHOTO BY: joy-of-jesus-smileymom

"Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 156 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
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  • 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by JORENEA
This salad is a winner! The dressing is easy to make and the cheese gives it a great flavor.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by RCKim
I can't speak for the salad, but I made the dressing and bottled it for Christmas gifts. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by KHOULDING
Very tasty - I added crumbled Gorgonzola cheese & a few "Craisins" with sliced chicken strips... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by Breeze
I keep meaning to write a review and after I have had people ask to take leftovers home and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by GOURMETGAL
I made this on Christmas eve and there was not a scrap left! When was the last time a green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
Good salad, great dressing! I felt it was pretty tangy so I, too, added a teaspoon of sugar to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by KARIOKE75
The dressing was a little too tangy. Maybe less vinegar? However, I like the combination of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by PSWEST
Have been making this salad past 4 years and just now finally rating it! The vinaigrette is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by PaulaC
Made this as written but found the dressing very tart and bitter. Definitely needs less dijon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by Joan
This was such a pretty presentation! It tastes soooo good. If you love to try new foods and...