Spinach Almond Salad

Name: Spinach Almond Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

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

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

1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 284 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

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