Apple Salad with Cranberry Confetti Dressing

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 c freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, washed and drained
• 3 tsp Splenda
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
• Salad Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from shakeoffthesugar.net

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor, using the sharp blade. Process until well blended. The mixture will look smooth and pink. The cranberry peel will have broken into confetti-sized pieces. Place the dressing in a glass, plastic or ceramic container and refrigerate.

Drain the oranges and place in a medium-size serving bowl. Chop the walnuts and add. Dice the celery and add them to the oranges; then core the apples, peeling if desired. Dice the apples and add to the oranges; toss the fruit and nuts together gently. Pour the dressing over all and toss to coat the fruit and nuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This salad will keep well for a day or so in the refrigerator and can be made the day before serving.