CRANBERRY COMPOTE SPINACH SALAD

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I haven't added a recipe in a while, and it's high time I make up for this lapse. This one is great... sweet, tart, nutty and just plain good.

Provided by Geoffry Le Cher

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 21

COMPOTE
1 1/2 c fresh cranberries
1/2 c white sugar
1 peel of a navel orange, cut into thin 1" long strips
1 c water
1 pkg small envelope-sugar free cranberry gelatine
1 pkg gelatin, unflavored
1 juice of one navel orange
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
2 tsp allspice, ground
1 tsp mace
1 tsp cardamon, ground
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, in natural juice, drained
1 c fresh green seedless grapes
1/3 c pecans, in pieces - toasted
BALSAMIC REDUCTION
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp golden rum
1 pkg spinach, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add cranberries, orange peel, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • 2. Continue to cook until berries begin to pop.
  • 3. Add spices, orange juice and both gelatin packet, continuing to stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from heat and fold in lemon juice, the drained pineapple and the grapes. Pour mixture into a 8 x 8 glass dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • 5. When mixture just begins to harden, sprinkle pecans over top of dish and gently press them down. Continue to refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours.
  • 6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring balsamic vinegar and oil to a boil, reducing the mixture by half. Allow to cool.
  • 7. Place fresh spinach in bowls.
  • 8. To the balsamic reduction, whisk in rum and drizzle over spinach.
  • 9. Top spinach with an ice cream scoop (about ½ cup) of cranberry compote and serve, garnished with a sprig of parsley.

Zhana Rekhviashvili
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This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


m amir malik m amir malik
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's so light and refreshing.


Fhhfg Dhhf
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I highly recommend it!


mohan badaila
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I've never made a salad with cranberries before, but this recipe was a game-changer. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bawafa Janan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Mudssar Butt
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still delicious!


Cam jordan
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This salad is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and savory. I love the addition of walnuts for some extra crunch.


Skylar Neely
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Angelina John
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Yared Welday
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cranberries and goat cheese helped to balance out the bitterness of the spinach.


Osama Sandoka
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I also added some chopped apple and it was delicious.


Nishan Xhowdhury
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and so delicious. The dressing was especially good.


Biniyam Daniel
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet cranberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.