CRANBERRY COMPOTE SPINACH SALAD
I haven't added a recipe in a while, and it's high time I make up for this lapse. This one is great... sweet, tart, nutty and just plain good.
Provided by Geoffry Le Cher
Categories Fruit Sides
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add cranberries, orange peel, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- 2. Continue to cook until berries begin to pop.
- 3. Add spices, orange juice and both gelatin packet, continuing to stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat and fold in lemon juice, the drained pineapple and the grapes. Pour mixture into a 8 x 8 glass dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 5. When mixture just begins to harden, sprinkle pecans over top of dish and gently press them down. Continue to refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours.
- 6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring balsamic vinegar and oil to a boil, reducing the mixture by half. Allow to cool.
- 7. Place fresh spinach in bowls.
- 8. To the balsamic reduction, whisk in rum and drizzle over spinach.
- 9. Top spinach with an ice cream scoop (about ½ cup) of cranberry compote and serve, garnished with a sprig of parsley.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Nurmim Bhuiyan
[email protected]I was disappointed with this salad. The flavors just didn't come together for me.
Mistress Sarah
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.
Onka Morake
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this salad. The maple dressing helped to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
Muhammad Zonaed Shah
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Olayemi Omolayo
[email protected]I added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad and it was delicious. I highly recommend trying it.
HD Digital Arts
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the cranberries, spinach, and maple dressing.
Rosani Moni
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.
Iam dcruz
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Pagal larki
[email protected]This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.
Anthony Conticello
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The cranberry compote added a wonderful sweetness and tartness.
Sylheti Top
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Jackie White
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out beautifully. The colors were vibrant and the flavors were well-balanced.
Neema Khan
[email protected]This cranberry compote and spinach salad was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The tartness of the cranberries perfectly complemented the earthy spinach and the sweetness of the maple dressing.