Christmas Celebration Salad

1 t - salt
2 - apples, peeled, cored and chopped
4 c - mixed salad greens
1/2 c - sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 c - glazed almonds
1/2 c - crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola cheese

Dissolve salt in a medium bowl of warm water; add apples to water and let stand several minutes. In a serving bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drain apples; add to salad. Drizzle Celebration Dressing over top; toss before serving. Serves 4.

Celebration Dressing:
1/3 c - cider vinegar
1/3 c - honey
1 t - cinnamon
1/2 t - salt
1/4 c - olive oil

In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients except oil. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth. Dressing may be prepared up 2 weeks ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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