Apple Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Cranberry Vinaigrette

• 1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salad

• 2 medium apples, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 8 lettuce leaves, Bibb
• 3/4 cup brie cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In blender place vinaigrette ingredients. Cover and process 15 to 20 seconds until smooth. Pour in container, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour before serving.

2. 2

   In large bowl, stir together apples, celery and cranberries. Divide evenly among 8 lettuce lined salad plates.

3. 3

   Top each salad with cheese and walnuts. Sereve with cranberry vinaigrette.