Tuscan Cranberry Almond Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 10 cups spring greens or 10 cups mesclun
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 medium granny smith apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2-1 cup crumbled feta or 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (2/3 ounce) package italian salad dressing mix
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 place salad greens in a large bowl.
• 2 add carrots, onion, almonds, bacon bits, dried cranberries and apple.
• 3 sprinkle with cheese.
• 4 prepare dressing according to package instructions, using balsamic vinegar, olive oil and water.
• 5 toss before serving and pass the salad dressing at the table.