Green Salad with Yummy Vinaigrette

Description

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Marlin Estate in Heath, Texas in 1998.

• Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• ½ medium red onion thinly sliced into half-circles
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup walnut halves
• ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese

Dressing

• 2 teaspoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Wash lettuce and dry thoroughly in a salad spinner or wrap in a towel.
2. Refrigerate until ready to toss.
3. Whisk dressing in a glass measuring cup until smooth.
4. Toss together with the lettuce, onion, cranberries and nuts.
5. Place onto salad plates and top with a small amount of crumbled cheese.