Best 20 Spinach Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our selection of spinach cranberry salad recipes. These vibrant salads offer a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From a classic combination of fresh spinach, dried cranberries, and a tangy dressing to variations featuring roasted butternut squash, creamy goat cheese, or crunchy walnuts, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing side dish or a nutrient-packed main course, our spinach cranberry salads are sure to impress.

**Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries, Bacon, and Feta**

A classic combination that showcases the harmony of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Crisp spinach leaves are tossed with dried cranberries, crumbled bacon, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty dressing.

**Spinach Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese**

This hearty salad combines roasted butternut squash with fresh spinach, creamy goat cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette. The roasted squash adds a touch of sweetness and a nutty flavor, while the goat cheese provides a creamy contrast.

**Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing**

A warm bacon dressing elevates this spinach salad to a whole new level. Crispy bacon is combined with a tangy dressing and poured over fresh spinach, resulting in a delightful blend of warm and cool flavors.

**Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Avocado, and Poppy Seed Dressing**

This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of strawberries, the creaminess of avocado, and the crunch of walnuts, all tossed in a light and tangy poppy seed dressing.

**Spinach Salad with Apples, Almonds, and Honey Mustard Dressing**

A delightful combination of sweet and savory, this salad features crisp apples, crunchy almonds, and a tangy honey mustard dressing. The apples add a touch of sweetness, while the almonds provide a nutty crunch.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This is a simple salad that can be made in minutes. It works well at Thanksgiving or anytime you're just looking for something a little different.

Provided by Bethanie Rose

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup raspberry walnut vinaigrette
1 tablespoon finely shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, vinaigrette, and Romano cheese in a large bowl; toss until spinach is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 337.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CRANBERRY PECAN SPINACH SALAD



Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad image

I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. -Deb Murata, Carmichael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This recipe started out as a summer salad with raspberries. I came up with this holiday version when I was putting together the menu for my first Thanksgiving dinner. I sometimes serve it on individual salad plates instead of in a big bowl. -Garnet Amari, Fairfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 to 3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pecans and cranberries. In a bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 orange
2 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry juice, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
  • Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

CRANBERRY PEAR SPINACH SALAD



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A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect way to round out holiday meals. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
2 medium pears, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and pears. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 11m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup sliced almonds
1 bag (9 oz.) spinach leaves
½ cup Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing or Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, stirring occasionally until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine spinach and Ranch dressing. Gently toss to coat leaves.
  • 3. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese and toasted almonds. Gently toss to combine.
  • 4. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Sweet fruit is wonderfully accented by the tangy salad dressing. Add leftover cooked chicken or turkey and you've got a wonderful main dish salad.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup pomegranate juice
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup roughly chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
5 ounces baby spinach
1 crisp red apple, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese*
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate juice and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute. Pour into a blender or food processor. Add onion, garlic and vinegar; puree for a few seconds. Gradually add oil, pureeing for 20 seconds or until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Top with apples, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with Pomegranate Cranberry Dressing immediately before serving (allow about 2 tablespoons/serving). Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 42.2 mg, Sugar 11 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Delicious side dish ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this spinach salad drizzled with cranberry vinaigrette and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bag (10 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In jar with tight-fitting lid, place all dressing ingredients; shake until well blended. Refrigerate.
  • Arrange spinach leaves on individual salad plates. Coat avocado slices with 1 tablespoon orange juice; arrange over spinach. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Drizzle salads with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 12 g

SPINACH & CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is a delicious spinach salad with hot bacon dressing that is to die for! Enjoy, it's a special treat!

Provided by jewelz4jesus

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups loosely packed stemmed Baby Spinach
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup sliced white mushroom (cleaned)
1/3 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut into strips about 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Put the spinach and mushrooms in a large bowl.
  • Crumble the cheese over the spinach.
  • Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the bacon in a sieve set over a heatproof measuring cup, reserving the rendered fat.
  • You will need 1/4 cup for the dressing. Pour the fat back into the pan and add the shallot and cook until light brown, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the thyme and let it crackle in the fat for about 10 seconds.
  • Add the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper and sugar to taste. Cook for about 30 seconds to lower the acidity of the vinegar. You should see tiny drops of vinegar dispersed throughout the fat.
  • Add the dried cranberries and stir.
  • Add Bacon back into dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the spinach and cheese. Toss to coat the leaves evenly and melt the cheese a little.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 234.7, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 6.1

CRANBERRY APPLE-SPINACH SALAD



Cranberry Apple-Spinach Salad image

Make and share this Cranberry Apple-Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups fresh spinach leaves (moderately packed)
1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (or Citrus Vinaigrette)
1 cup apple (matchstick-sized pieces)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (or toasted pecans)
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (or blue cheese)

Steps:

  • Place the spinach leaves and salad dressing in a large bowl.
  • and toss to mix well.
  • Divide the mixture between 4 salad plates.
  • Top the spinach on each plate with a quarter of the.
  • apples, cranberries, nuts, and cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 36.1, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.5

CRANBERRY-SESAME SPINACH SALAD



Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad image

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.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



Cranberry-Orange Spinach Salad image

This festive toss bursts with fresh flavor from mandarin oranges, spinach and cranberries. The homemade dressing is easy to stir together and gets a unique taste from nutmeg.-Preci D'Silva, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, undrained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, nutmeg, pepper and reserved juice. In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and cranberries. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY AND MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad With Cranberry and Maple Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Spinach Salad With Cranberry and Maple Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups spinach leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Place on a large serving platter. Sprinkle the pecans, cranberries, and onion rings on top of spinach.
  • Place the vinegar, cranberry juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake or whisk until well combined.
  • Add the vegetable oil and shake again. Just before serving, shake the vinaigrette once more and pour it over the salad.

CRANBERRY-TURKEY SPINACH SALAD



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Use hors d'oeuvre cutters to cut the cranberry sauce into tiny stars or other shapes to give this salad even more pizzazz. As lovely in the summer as it is for theThanksgiving/Christmas seasons.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons coarsely snipped fresh sage (or tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf sage or dried tarragon, crushed)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 cups fresh Baby Spinach
8 ounces cooked turkey breast (thinly sliced or coarsely shredded)
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded if desired, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
6 medium radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 of a red onion, cut into thin wedges

Steps:

  • Cut jellied cranberry sauce into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Using 1- to 1 1/4-inch cutters, cut 16 designs from the cranberry sauce slices; set aside.
  • For Dressing:
  • Place remaining scraps of cranberry sauce in a blender; add vinegar, sage or tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and blend until combined.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together spinach, turkey, cucumber, radishes, and red onion. Divide among eight serving bowls.
  • Add two of the cranberry cutouts to each serving; drizzle with dressing.
  • Makes 8 (2-cup) main-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 134.1, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12, Protein 10.2

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING



SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING image

Categories     Apple     Berry     Cheese     Fruit     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup + 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1/4 cup corn oil (e.g. Mazola Corn Oil)
5 ounces baby spinach
1 crisp red apple, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate juice and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute.
  • Pour into a blender or food processor. Add onion, garlic and vinegar; puree for a few seconds. Gradually add oil, pureeing for 20 seconds or until smooth and thickened.
  • Refrigerate dressing if not serving immediately.
  • Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Top with apples, cheese and cranberries.
  • Drizzle with dressing mmediately before serving: allow about 2 tablespoons per serving.
  • Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.
  • Note: You can substitute crumbled blue, goat or gorgonzola cheese.

JAMIE'S CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad image

Everyone I have made this for RAVES about it! It's different and so easy to make!

Provided by Jamie Hensley

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup almonds, blanched and slivered
1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup cider vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 58.1 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

CRANBERRY-SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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This is a restaurant-quality recipe from the folks at Ocean Spray. With this combination of ingredients it just has to be good! Photo: Oceanspray.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (6 oz.) salad spinach
1/2 c sweetened dried cranberries (craisins)
red onion slices
DRESSING
4 slice bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 c plain or orange-flavored honey
1/2 c lime juice
2 Tbsp dijon mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and clean spinach. Divide evenly among 4 salad plates. Top each with 2 Tbsp. sweetened dried cranberries and onion slices.
  • 2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small glass mixing bowl using a wire whisk. Heat in the microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until warm. Makes about 1 cup.

CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This recipe came from another website. It makes a lot so is good for a potluck or large gathering. Make sure to use the whole amount of spinach or to cut back on the dressing if using less spinach. When I take this somewhere, I usually take the dressing in a jar and dress the salad right before serving. Note: This is not good leftover.

Provided by SYBRSUZY

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb spinach
1 cup dried cranberries (I use one bag of Craisins)
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 teaspoons minced onions
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saute' pan over medium heat, add almonds and stir until lightly toasted; set almonds aside to cool.
  • Toast sesame seeds in same pan and then set aside to cool.
  • Mix salad ingredients.
  • Mix dressing ingredients and toss with salad ingredients just before serving.

CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD & DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

dressing:
2T toasted sesame seeds
1T poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar (use less)
2 tsp minced onion
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salad:
1T butter
3/4 cup blanced slivered almonds
1 lb spinach
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and cool. Add to spinach & cranberries in salad bowl. Whisk all dressing ingredients and toss with spinach just before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can add other ingredients to this salad, such as crumbled bacon, chopped walnuts, or sliced almonds.
  • This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • If you're watching your weight, you can use a light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt in the dressing.
  • This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spinach cranberry salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and nutritious salad, give this recipe a try.

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