Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup cranberries
• 1/4 cup 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 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Directions

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.

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

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