Spinach Almond Salad Recipe

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“I’m asked for the recipe every time I serve this salad. It’s just lovely.” —Jennie Richards, Riverton, Utah

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Spinach Almond Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 large tart apples, thinly sliced
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 284 calories, 18 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 275 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Almond Salad in Simple & Delicious August/September 2010, p58