Best 10 Spinach Salad With Dried Cranberries And Almonds Recipes

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**Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries and Almonds: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Spinach salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or as a side salad with grilled or roasted meats. This particular recipe combines the delicate flavor of fresh spinach with the sweetness of dried cranberries, the crunch of almonds, and the tanginess of a homemade vinaigrette dressing. The result is a vibrant and flavorful salad that is sure to please everyone at the table. In addition to the classic spinach salad recipe, this article also includes variations such as a warm spinach salad with bacon and mushrooms, a spinach salad with strawberries and goat cheese, and a spinach salad with avocado and quinoa. These variations offer a range of flavors and ingredients to suit different preferences and dietary needs, making this article a comprehensive guide to creating delicious and healthy spinach salads.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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 ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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A festive flavorful Spinach Salad! With these pretty red and green colors this is the perfect salad to serve for a Christmas party. It has the perfect blend of sweet, savory, toasted flavor and crunchy goodness. You'll love every last bite of it!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Salad

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 oz baby spinach
1 cup sliced almonds, (toasted)
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp finely minced shallot
2 Tbsp sesame seeds (, toasted)
1 Tbsp poppy seeds ((optional))

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a bowl or jar whisk together white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir in olive oil, honey, shallot, sesame seeds and optional poppy seeds until mixture is well blended.
  • For the salad: Add spinach, almonds and cranberries to a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately after adding dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 47 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Dinner

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup almonds
1 bag (9 oz.) spinach leaves
½ cup Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing
½ cup cranberries
¼ cup feta cheese
black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach and Ranch dressing. Gently toss to coat leaves. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese and toasted almonds. Gently toss to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS



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Categories     Bread     Salad     Side     Cranberry     Almond     Spinach

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
One 5-ounce bag (about 8 cups) baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped roasted salted almonds

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the spinach, dried cranberries, and almonds. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

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 DRIED CRANBERRIES, WALNUTS AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup walnut pieces

Steps:

  • In a small container with lid, combine pomegranate juice, vinegar, oil, and Dijon. Seal and shake to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Place spinach on a serving platter and top with cranberries and walnuts. Pour vinaigrette over spinach and serve.

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 :

BONNIE'S SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & ALMONDS



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This is a great tasting salad that you will want to serve to your family, and it is elegant enough for company. It gets rave reviews every time! Very healthy, too! Enjoy!

Provided by BonniE ! @ReikiHealsTheSoul

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 - bag of baby spinach, washed and well drained. i use a spinner to get all the water out.
- dried cranberries
- slivered almonds toasted
- a bottle of newman's own raspberry and walnut light salad dressing

Steps:

  • This salad is so easy to make, even a caveman can do it! Just put the prepared spinach in the individual serving bowls. Remove the stems if you must. Put 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries and 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds on top of the spinach. Just before serving, drizzle with the Raspberry and Walnut salad dressing. It is absolutely delicious! Enjoy

Tips:

  • Fresh spinach is the key to a great salad. Look for leaves that are deep green and crisp. Avoid any leaves that are wilted or yellowed.
  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach. This will also help to remove any dirt or grit from the leaves.
  • Dried cranberries are a great way to add a bit of sweetness and tartness to the salad. You can also use fresh cranberries if you prefer.
  • Almonds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the salad. You can use whole almonds or slivered almonds.
  • Feta cheese is a classic addition to spinach salad. It adds a creamy and tangy flavor that complements the other ingredients well.
  • Balsamic vinegar is a great dressing for spinach salad. It has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
  • To make the salad, simply combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with dried cranberries, almonds, and feta cheese is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try.

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