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Delicious Cranberry Spinach Salad

Delicious Cranberry Spinach Salad with Apple and Poppy Seeds

This Delicious Cranberry Spinach Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 medium clove garlic finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Salad Ingredients
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1 large crisp red apple quartered, cored and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils or seeds
  • 1 cup slivered almonds for toasting
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon water for microwaving cranberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sheet pan
  • Microwave
  • Glass Jar
  • bowl

Method
 

Toasting Almonds
  1. Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Combine slivered almonds, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt on the sheet pan and stir to combine. Bake for 5 minutes, then stir. Repeat 2-3 times until almonds are light golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir to separate, then set aside to cool.
Preparing Cranberries
  1. Combine dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 40 seconds. Remove from the microwave and set aside to cool.
Making Dressing
  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover tightly and shake well. Set aside.
Assembling Salad
  1. Combine spinach and apple slices in a bowl. Drizzle ¼ cup of the dressing over the salad. Top with dried cranberries, pomegranates, and toasted almonds. Toss before serving. Pass extra dressing at the table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSodium: 244mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11g

Notes

For added flair, customize the salad by swapping nuts, adding cheese, or incorporating fresh herbs. Serve this beautiful salad on special occasions to impress guests.

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