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Festive Tossed Salad

This is a delightful salad that has a wonderful blend of flavors. It has a crunchy texture and looks good, too, with its variety of colors.

12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3/4 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a skillet, cook and stir walnuts in butter until toasted, about 5
minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pepper and salt.
In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts.
Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover

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and process until smooth.
Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Refrigerate leftover dressing. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 209 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.