Merlot Salad

This is a fruit salad and cole slaw hybrid. Since we are girls, I knew my ladies would appreciate a salad or at least something with nutritious content. It was really tasty and refreshing and easy to pull together. I'm sure the longer it sits in the dressing, the more delicious it becomes too.

Merlot Salad

Adapted from www.barefootwine.com

Ingredients

1 c shredded carrots

2 c shredded green cabbage

1 c green apple, cut into small pieces

1/2 c cranberries, rehydrate in merlot

2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing

1/4 c light sour cream

1 green onion, minced

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 tsp mustard

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)

3 tbsp Merlot (from cranberries)

1 tsp orange zest

1-2 tsp agave nectar (or honey), as needed to sweeten dressing

Directions

Reconstitute cranberries by adding 3 tbsp merlot and letting sit 5 minutes or so. Prepare fruit and veggies. Make dressing in the bottom of your serving bowl. Combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.