APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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