CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD FOR THANKSGIVING ENJOY DAN:

            CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD FOR THANKSGIVING by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

1 (12 Oz) bag fresh cranberries

4 Mandarin oranges, peeled

4 Fuji apples or Gala or mix

2 Granny smith apples

1 (14 Oz) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 cup walnuts, chopped

2 - tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoon sugar

1/3-cup crumbled feta cheese

DRESSING:

3 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/3-cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Whisk together lime juice and Dijon mustard gradually whisking in olive oil.

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Run cranberries through the food processor using a slicing blade.

2.   Dump into a VERY large bowl.

3.   Peel and cut Mandarin oranges into pieces and run through the food processor, using the slicing blade.

4.   Add to the bowl.

5.   Core and cut apples (no need to peel) then run through the food processor, still using the slicing blade.

6.   Add apples to the bowl.

7.   Sprinkle the lemon juice over the fruit and mix thoroughly with a spoon to prevent browning.

8.   Add crushed pineapples, chopped walnuts and sugar to the bowl.

9.   Stir to combine with fruit and get everything mixed well.

10.                Sprinkle on dressing and feta cheese.
11.        Refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the mixture.

ENJOY DAN:                    BE STRONG KEEP FAITH AND ENJOY THANKSGIVING!!