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Winter Salad with Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette

A fresh winter salad with a tangy-sweet vinaigrette

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry, fresh, Salad, vinaigrette
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed greens washed and spin-dried
  • 2 Barlette Pears cut in half and then quartered
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1 orange peeled and cut into sections

For Dressing

  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (from the same orange)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Add Mixed greens to a large salad bowl. Top with pears, orange, dried cranberries, and almonds. Set aside. Add ingredients for the dressing into a jar or quart size mason jar. Shake well until all ingredients are well combined. When ready to serve pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss. Add more if you prefer.

Recipe Notes