Dressing:
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (Basil, Parsley, or Mint)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salad:
1 head of Lettuce or ½ -3/4 lb Spinach
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1/2 red or white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Whisk together the sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, herb, and olive oil in a small 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 the salad and toss to serve.