7.28.2011

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Found recipe here -

I wanted a simple, light summer salad for dinner and this worked great. I served with baked potatoes.

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
  • 1/2 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (I actually didn't have any and it still worked great)
  • 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion (I used dried onion flakes)
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.
  3. 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.

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