Cranberry Brie Salad
"This colorful, delicatey flavored salad has soft bites of brie, tangy dried cranberries and crunchy croutons and would be terrific as an appetizer for any meal."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄4 cup port wine
- 4 ounces brie cheese, chopped
- 1 head butter lettuce (cut or torn, about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2⁄3 cup seasoned croutons
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CRANBERRY DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
directions
- Into a small bowl, measure cranberries and port. Let stand for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain. Discard port.
- In a large bowl, place cranberries, cheese, lettuce and croutons. Toss.
- CRANBERRY DRESSING: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, juice, pesto and vinegar. Shake well. Makes 1/3 cup dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over lettuce mixture. Toss.
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