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Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Cranberry Vinaigrette

• 4 oz fresh cranberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil

Salad

• 8 oz fresh young kale or greens of your choice
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions:

Cranberry Vinaigrette

1. Place cranberries, water and sugar in small pan over medium heat.
2. Let it come to a boil and once the first cranberry pops, simmer for about 5 minutes until all the cranberries pop open.
3. Place in a blender and puree till smooth.
4. Add the vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend.
5. Add the olive oil and blend again.
6. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Salad

1. Remove stems from Kale and tear leaves into small pieces.
2. Toss Kale, dried cranberries, walnuts, red onion and a little Vinaigrette..
3. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least half an hour, or overnight.
4. Serve with additional dressing.