CRANBERRY-SESAME SPINACH SALAD

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For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch from almonds and sesame seeds. -Stephanie Smoley, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat., Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Vinitha Kumari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Katrina Lee
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's light and refreshing, and it always gets rave reviews from my guests.


nathan o
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and delicious. I always feel good after eating it.


Kyle Hoffman
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


EDURANZ254 TV
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious. The dressing was very light and flavorful, and the cranberries and sesame seeds added a nice touch.


Safri Rtx
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries, sesame seeds, and spinach.


janet lamb
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Del Iverance
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm looking for something healthy and delicious. It's so simple to make and it always turns out great.


Tohet Aa
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


MD Imam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright flavor of the cranberries and the crunch of the sesame seeds.


Marin Angelovski
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and tangy, and the cranberries and sesame seeds added a nice crunch.


Donna Garrett
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of cranberries, sesame seeds, and spinach was unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.