There’s the Denny’s discount for one (seriously, our whole family jokes about this, but we do go from time to time) but also a lot of discounts and insightful information. And recipes. This is the second winner I’ve tried, so I’m two for two.
While I’m sure I’ll revisit this come summer when cherries are in season, I loved the dried cranberries in this salad and dressing. Bright, tangy with a whisper of sweet. The dried fruit gives an intense flavor to the dressing (why have I never thought to use dried fruit before, I don’t know!) but after a taste, I did alter the ratios a bit from the original recipe; the tangier cranberries needed a bit more balance.
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust vinegar and/or sugar to your liking.
This should make enough for two salads.
Dice avocados, place in a small bowl and drizzle with a little lemon juice. Toss to coat. Combine all salad ingredients. Drizzle with a little dressing. Toss. Serve, passing additional dressing on the side.
You know I’ll be bringing this to our Throwback Thursday #28 Link Party, hosted by Quinn of Dad What’s for Dinner, Meaghan of 4 Sons are Us, Alli of Tornadough, Carlee from Cooking with Carlee and Moi! That’s right – me!
I will also be bringing these over to Angie’s Link Party, Fiesta Friday # 109, Hosted this week by Josette @ thebrookcook and Lily @ little sweet baker.! It should be another great party!!
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Bright beautiful salad!! (and I think I have that same salad bowl!!–been around for a while here). Have the end of a packet of faro in the cupboard and an avocado on hand– so I’m trying this! thanks!
Yeah, the bowl is practically an antique – I’ve been meaning to just oil it and let it sit…I love it though!
That’s my easiest go to grain– I’m just getting into all those whole grains for dishes besides baking… Love your blog!
Thanks Rhonda! 🙂 I feel the same way about yours!
Sounds wonderful! Creative idea to pulse some cranberries in with the dressing. This could easily be an entire meal.
Liz, it was so good, I could have just sat at the table and just ate that alone! I am going to experiment with other dried fruits; it was such a nice way to get an intense flavor and a bit of body.
These are my favorite kind of salads! Anything with some fruit and nuts is good, adding avocado makes it even better!!!! Yum!
Me too! I love the sweet/sour flavor and the hearty chew they give this salad. Thanks!
I have another friend who was absolutely thrilled when he was able to become a member of AARP! Who knew about the recipes too? 😉 This one really sounds tasty. Can’t go wrong doubling the dressing either!
Thanks Josette! My brother has been nagging me for years to join…who knew? lol!
So funny. 🙂 Sounds like it’s a win win!
This salad looks delicious! The homemade dressing sounds yummy too. I love to make my own dressing, so I will have to give this a try.
As a vegetarian – I loooooooooove salads 🙂 And this one is definitely made for me! I could eat it all by myself.
I didn’t know you were a vegetarian! Well, you could add all kinds of goodies in here to bulk it up.
I love a good salad, and this one isn’t lacking a thing!
It’s seldom I want seconds of a salad but this one was that good!