Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. dried cranberries
  • 3/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 13 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 13 c. white wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. mixed baby greens
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs

Method

  • In small bowl, place cranberries with enough very hot water just to cover, let stand 5 minutes to soften cranberries.
  • Drain.
  • Prepare cranberry vinaigrette: In blender, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup cranberries, and blend until smooth.
  • Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
  • To serve, in large salad bowl, toss baby greens, fennel, and remaining cranberries with 1/2 cup vinaigrette until well coated.
  • (Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette up to 3 days.
  • )Each serving of salad with dressing: About 85 calories, 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (1 g saturated), 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium.Each tablespoon dressing: About 60 calories, 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 6 g total fat (1 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium.