Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cups cranberries
• 0.25 cups 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 Reds Delicious apples , cored and thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.