Best 9 Spinach Salad With Cranberries And Walnuts Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable spinach salad brimming with fresh, crisp spinach, vibrant cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. This symphony of flavors and textures will create a culinary masterpiece that is both light and refreshing. Indulge in this salad as a perfect accompaniment to your main course, or savor it as a standalone meal. With its delightful mix of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, this spinach salad with cranberries and walnuts promises to be a hit at your next gathering or as a delightful treat for yourself.

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

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
  • Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
  • Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

DIJON-WALNUT SPINACH SALAD



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This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in a heartbeat. For variety, change up the dressing to honey mustard or any other favorite. -Chris DeMontravel, Mohegan Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup honey Dijon vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Cranberries and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, shake together the dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Dress the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 559.8, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.2

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND CANDIED WALNUTS



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Spinach, dried cranberries and candied walnuts tossed together with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Easy and delicious!

Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and dried
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup candied walnuts
2/3 cup olive oil
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Candy the walnuts: Place the walnuts and the 1/4 cup of sugar in a nonstick skillet. Turn heat to medium high and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar has melted and coated the walnuts. Turn onto a greased sheet of foil and separate with 2 forks. Let cool while assembling the salad.
  • Wash and dry the spinach. Tear into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Add cranberries and candied walnuts.
  • Make dressing: in a cruet, combine the olive oil, vinegar and honey. Shake well.
  • Dress the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.6

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Nutritious spinach gets a protein boost from walnuts and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 minced shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 pound trimmed spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 quartered hard-cooked eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

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:

  • Use fresh, young spinach for the best flavor and texture in your salad.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Feel free to substitute other nuts, such as pecans or almonds, for the walnuts in the recipe.
  • If you don't have dried cranberries on hand, you can use fresh cranberries instead. Just be sure to chop them finely.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • If you're looking for a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of crumbled bacon or blue cheese.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with cranberries and walnuts is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and it's also a good source of fiber and protein. The sweet and tangy dressing complements the fresh spinach and crunchy walnuts perfectly. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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