CRANBERRY PECAN SPINACH SALAD

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I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. -Deb Murata, Carmichael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Amir 302mughal
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This salad is a great healthy and delicious salad. I highly recommend it.


Vadim Cotruta
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and crunchy cranberries and pecans.


Opondo Franco
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I've made this salad with both fresh and frozen cranberries. Both work well, but I prefer the fresh cranberries.


Christine Johnson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer, so this salad is a great way to use them up.


Cynthia Njobvu
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


sheedah salyn
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. I often make it the night before and it's still delicious the next day.


Homa Konanui
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This salad is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for lunch.


Jazz Lal
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I love the combination of cranberries, pecans, and spinach in this salad. It's a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for any occasion.


Md Saifullah Al Siam
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Taejhon Castillo
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a mix of fresh and frozen cranberries, and they worked great. I also added some chopped apples for a bit of extra sweetness.


Caleb Bouchard
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries and pecans, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Greg Malenda
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This salad was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The cranberries and pecans added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.