Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad Recipe

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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. - Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

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Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

  • In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions. In a small bowl, combine sugar, onion, poppy seeds and paprika; whisk in the vinegars and oil. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with almonds; toss to coat. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 121 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Spinach Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2004, p38

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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Mrs. BPW

This is a wonderful salad for Christmas dinner due to the colors, but perfect anytime.


Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by lurky27

Packed with flavor! We'll be making this often.

~ Theresa


Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by laurak0316

Best spinach salad dressing ever!


Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by frangakis

I have made this recipe several times and it has become one of our favorites. Whenever I need a salad to take somewhere, this is my "go to" recipe. It always gets rave reviews.

 
 
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