Cranberry Almond Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 head green leaf lettuce
• 1 head red leaf lettuce
• 1 lb. crumbled bacon
• 4 chicken breasts cooked and cubed (optional)
• 8 oz. slivered almonds, sugared
• 1 cup craisins
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Mix all together, pour dressing over the top and toss.

Dressing ingredients:

• 1/4-1/2 medium red onion
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. dried mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Mix in blender. Yields 2 cups dressing

Sugared Almonds:

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 cups almonds

Microwave on high for 2 minutes or cook in skillet on stoave and cook until sugar sticks to nuts.

~Amy Collett