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Cost/Serving:$1.20
Yield:(6 servings) / Serving size = 1 1/2 Cups
Ingredients:

7 cups any type of sald greens or mixed greens

1/3 cup carrots, thinly sliced

2/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries

2/3 cup walnuts, chopped

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

2 teaspoons honey

 


Directions:

1.  Place greens, carrots, cranberries, and walnuts into a large mixing bowl.

2.  In a small bowl, add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and honey.  Mix ingredients together using a fork or whisk until smooth and evenly combined.

3.  Right before serving, pour dressing over the salad in the large mixing bowl.  Gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients.

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