Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/2 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons olive oilSALAD:2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens1 medium tart apple, chopped2/3 cup dried cranberries2/3 cup glazed walnuts2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes.
Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
