Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

By jenknoll

Calories: 274
Total Fat: 26g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons cranberries
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
• 1 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.

2.In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.

3.In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.