Apple, Walnut, And Mixed Greens Salad With Zinfandel-Cranberry Vinaigrette

• 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup zinfandel or other fruity dry red wine
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon walnut oil
• 10 cup gourmet salad greens
• 3 cups cubed Gala apple (about 2 apples)
• 1 cup thinly sliced Walla Walla or other sweet onion (about 1 medium onion)
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Combine cranberries and apple juice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain cranberries; discard apple juice. Set cranberries aside.
2. Bring wine and cranberry juice to a boil in pan, and cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 8 minutes). Pour wine mixture into a medium bowl; add shallots, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk.
3. Combine cranberries, greens, apple, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/apple-walnut-mixed-greens-salad-with-zinfandel-cranberry-vinaigrette (may not work)