Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad Recipe

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This is a great salad for fall and is a refreshing side for the Thanksgiving feast. The dressing has a good balance of sweet and sour, and everyone likes the crunchy taste of the sesame and poppy seeds.

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Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
20 5 25

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash paprika

Directions

  • In a small skillet, cook almonds and butter over low heat until almonds are lightly browned. In a serving bowl, combine the spinach and cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups salad with 4-1/2 teaspoons dressing equals 257 calories, 21 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad in Reminisce Extra November 2009, p50

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Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2009 by nbarneymoi

This salad dressing is wonderful, easy to make and healthy when made with canola oil.

 
 
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