Orange Fennel Salad

Orange Fennel Salad

INGREDIENTS
Dressing:• 1/4 cup white sugar(I use 2 T agave)• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar• salt and pepper to taste• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil• 3 tablespoons olive or canola oilSalad:• 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens (I use 1 bunch of watercress and a handfull of pea shoot)• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced• 1 orange, peeled and segmented• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, or honey roast almond• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS1. Whisk together the sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, basil, and olive oil in asmall bowl until the sugar dissolves; set aside. Toss the salad greens, sliced fennel,orange, onion, almonds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over thesalad and toss.