Cranberry Apple Salad

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 10 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This cranberry apple salad gets its signature tang from a homemade dressing made with fresh cranberries, apple juice concentrate and cider vinegar that turns ruby red when blended.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens
  • 1 medium red apple, sliced
  • 1 medium green apple, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1 cup canola oil

Directions

  1. Combine the first six ingredients. To make dressing, pulse next seven ingredients in a blender, covered, until well mixed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 367 calories, 28g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Dried cranberries, crunchy apple chunks and toasted almonds dress up this crisp green salad. It's drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that's a snap to blend. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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