Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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. 3

   Combine oil, cranberries, vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until vinaigrette is smooth.

4. 4

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