Winter Fruit and Blue Cheese Salad

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cranberries
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Pinch minced garlic
• Pinch salt
• Pinch ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons water
• 8 oz. mixed greens
• 1 pear -- cored and chopped
• 1 avocado -- seeded and sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 oz. blue cheese
• 2 green onions -- sliced

In a blender, process the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and water until a smooth dressing forms. Set aside.

Arrange the remaining ingredients on two salad plates and dress with the prepared dressing.

• Yields: 2 servings
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes