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Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Cost $10, save $5

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  • 5 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Nuts

    • 🌰 1 cup sliced almonds

  • Liquids

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 💧 2 tablespoons water

  • Fruits

    • 🍒 ¼ cup fresh cranberries

  • Vinegar

    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • Condiments

    • 🥄 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • Alliums

    • 🧄 ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • Spices

    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Salad Greens

    • 🥗 1 pound mixed salad greens

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2

Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until nuts begin to brown, about 5 minutes.

3

Combine olive oil, cranberries, red wine vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender; blend until vinaigrette is smooth.

4

Toss mixed greens, toasted almonds, and crumbled blue cheese with the vinaigrette in a large bowl until evenly coated.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

219

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 6
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Toast the almonds carefully to avoid burning as this enhances the nutty flavor.For a vegan version, replace crumbled blue cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit entirely.Use fresh, high-quality cranberries for the best vinaigrette flavor.Serve the salad immediately after tossing to maintain the freshness of the greens.