Delicious Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 0.33 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh cranberries
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound mixed salad greens
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven until they turn golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
3. In a blender or food processor bowl, combine the oil, cranberries, vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the vinaigrette reaches a smooth consistency.
4. In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, toasted almonds, red onion, and blue cheese with the cranberry vinaigrette until everything is nicely coated.

Nutrition

• Calories: 219 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 405 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 11 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g