Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
  • 4 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
  • 1/3 cup sunflower kernels

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Gently toss avocado with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine romaine, spinach, cranberries, onion and avocado; drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels; serve immediately. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette or, if desired, save for another use.