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Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad

Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad

A festive Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad perfect for Christmas parties with sweet and savory flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • Salad bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 16 oz baby spinach
  • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Sesame Seed Dressing

  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds optional

Instructions
 

Dressing Preparation

  • In a bowl or jar whisk together white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir in olive oil, honey, shallot, sesame seeds and optional poppy seeds until mixture is well blended.

Salad Preparation

  • Add spinach, almonds and cranberries to a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately after adding dressing.

Notes

This salad is ideal for festive occasions and offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas Salad, Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad, Festive Salad, Healthy Salad, salad, spinach salad
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