Apple Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
In large bowl, stir together apples, celery and cranberries. Divide evenly among 8 lettuce lined salad plates.
Top each salad with cheese and walnuts. Sereve with cranberry vinaigrette.