Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe
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Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

By: Nancy W 
"Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (235)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
OMG! This was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving gathering. Everyone loved it! You definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by PSWEST   view full review
Have been making this salad past 4 years and just now finally rating it! The vinaigrette is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by RCKim   view full review
I can't speak for the salad, but I made the dressing and bottled it for Christmas gifts. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
I keep meaning to write a review and after I have had people ask to take leftovers home and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by KHOULDING   view full review
Very tasty - I added crumbled Gorgonzola cheese & a few "Craisins" with sliced chicken strips...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by JORENEA   view full review
This salad is a winner! The dressing is easy to make and the cheese gives it a great flavor....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by GOURMETGAL   view full review
I made this on Christmas eve and there was not a scrap left! When was the last time a green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Good salad, great dressing! I felt it was pretty tangy so I, too, added a teaspoon of sugar to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by mimosa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for our Thanksgiving feast, and made it exactly as written, then tasted. Besides...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by PaulaC   view full review
Made this as written but found the dressing very tart and bitter. Definitely needs less dijon...

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