Cranberry Spinach Salad
Light & Tasty
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A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing from Anne Smithson. "It's a perfect way to round out holiday meals," promises the Cary, North Carolina cook.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 medium pears, chopped
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and pears. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 8 servings.