Cranberry Walnut Salad with Feta

 

I might have said the Apples and Greens salad I posted on a little while ago was my favorite fall salad. In that case, this one is a close second. I'm not normally a walnut fan, but with the sweet/tart dried cranberries, the salty feta and the cranberry dressing they provide a nice crunch and flavor to the salad. The finished salad is a pretty, colorful addition to any fall meal, and the best part is that there is minimal chopping. Who can't enjoy that?

 

Cranberry Walnut Salad with Feta

Salad:

1 lb mixed salad greens

1 cup sweetened dried cranberries

1/4 cup feta cheese

1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled
 

Cranberry Dressing:

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup sweetened, dried cranberries

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 T sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons water

In a large bowl, mix salad ingredients. Add dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss.

Recipe source: dressing adapted from allrecipes.com

Posted in: Side Dish