Ingredients

CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

• 1/2 c. fresh cranberries, whole
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper

SALAD

• 3 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 2 cups small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni), cooked and cooled
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
• 4 ounces summer sausage, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces