CRANBERRY AVOCADO SALAD W/SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Oh my! A field of greens topped with avocados, cilantro, craisins, spiced almonds and drizzled with a white balsamic vinaigrette. Kudos to The Café Sucré Farine, Chris Scheuer.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Spinach

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces Baby Spinach, arugula, field greens
1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup candied spiced almonds (see Candied and Spiced Almonds)

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a pint sized glass jar and shake well to dissolve sugar.
  • For the salad: place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl.
  • Add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently.
  • Scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pass extra dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.8, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 303.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 7.7

Thomas Mattingly
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sona Islam
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I love the colors in this salad. The cranberries and avocados make it so festive.


Walter Mahlangu
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Jonelle Graham-Reid
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this salad. The dressing was so good, it really made the cranberries taste amazing.


Hori Pohoiwi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have some left over from Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use them up.


Ikechukwu Ezeh
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I've made this salad with different types of greens and it's always delicious. I also like to add grilled chicken or salmon for a more substantial meal.


Raw Bert
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Sumaya Islam
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette really complement each other.


Sohail Heeralal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sadia Isa
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The dressing is so good, I could drink it!


RICARDO CARRILLO
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


nadan alak
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Tammy Wood
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This salad was a hit! The combination of cranberries, avocados, and balsamic vinaigrette was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.