Best 9 Spinach Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and refreshing salad recipe to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the Spinach Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette. This vibrant and flavorful salad boasts a harmonious blend of fresh baby spinach, sweet and juicy strawberries, crunchy walnuts, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty homemade cranberry vinaigrette dressing. With its vibrant colors and symphony of textures, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply seeking a healthy and delicious meal, the Spinach Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is sure to impress.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers delightful variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a vegan option, there's a guide to creating a delectable vegan version of the salad. If you're looking for a low-carb alternative, discover how to transform this salad into a keto-friendly dish. And for those with a sweet tooth, indulge in the irresistible Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing recipe, a delightful combination of sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, and a tangy poppy seed dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH SALAD WITH FRESH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This winter spinach salad is filled with pecans, sliced pears, creamy goat cheese and a fantastic sweet & tangy cranberry vinaigrette! Perfect for the holidays or entertaining. Vegetarian and gluten free with dairy free / vegan options.

Provided by Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons honey*
¼ cup olive oil
baby spinach leaves
sliced pear
chopped pecans
crumbled goat cheese**

Steps:

  • Add the cranberries and orange juice to a small saucepan. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover with the lid. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the cranberries have softened.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor (or blender). Let cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and honey to the food processor. Process until smooth, about 25 seconds. With the food processor running, pour in the olive oil and continue to process until well combined.
  • Store the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, add the desired amount of spinach, sliced pear, pecans and crumbled goat cheese. Toss to combine. Add in the desired amount of dressing and toss again to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 167 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

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

JAMIE'S CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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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

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY AND MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



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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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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I heard this recipe described on the Daily Dish by Annie Copps, senior food editor at Yankee Magazine. It sounded so good, I had to try it. It's become one of our favorite salads.

Provided by WorkingMom2three

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt or sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach, washed and dried
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, shelled and lightly toasted (pepitas)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • In a medium pan over medium-high heat, saute onion in oil until softened and slightly carmelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • While onions are cooking, combine vinegar, mustard, mustard powder, salt, pepper, garlic, cranberry juice, and honey.
  • Toast pumpkin seeds lightly.
  • Add vinaigrette and dried cranberries to onions and heat through.
  • Place spinach in a salad bowl (note: I usually can only find 7oz packages of spinach), pour warmed vinaigrette mixture over salad, add pumpkin seeds, and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
  • Notes: this makes more than 4 servings, but the original recipe said 4. Once I didn't have any cranberry juice, so I used jellied cranberry, and it was fine - the dressing was a little thicker, but still very good!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 1667.8, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 12

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 SPINACH SALAD WITH FIG BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup fig balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
One 6-ounce bag baby spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Put the balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the spinach, cranberries and almonds with some of the vinaigrette. Toss to mix and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANGOS, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette (recommended: Newman's Own)
8 cups bagged baby spinach, washed
1 1/3 cups freshly diced mango
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together cocoa powder, sugar and vinaigrette. Add spinach and toss to coat. Add mango, cranberries and walnuts. Toss together and transfer to a serving dish.

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 :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
  • To remove any grit or dirt, rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly in cold water before using.
  • To save time, you can use pre-washed spinach leaves.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use dried cranberries instead. Just be sure to soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
  • You can use any type of vinegar you like in the vinaigrette. White wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar are all good choices.
  • If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
  • To make the vinaigrette ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or salmon.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with cranberry vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try!

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