Categories: Salads, vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1 11 ounce bag mixed salad greens

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 minutes or until the almonds begin to brown. Watch carefully.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.

3. In a salad bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens. Pour salad dressing over nad toss until well combined.

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