Cranberry Spinach Salad

Cranberries add flavor and festivity to your salads. The recipe here is perfect for your holiday table this season.

I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays.
-- Deb Murata, Carmichael, California

You Will Need
4 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste


What to Do
In a large bowl, combine spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Serves 6-8