CRANBERRY-SESAME SPINACH SALAD

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For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch from almonds and sesame seeds. -Stephanie Smoley, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat., Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Steve Slain
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Baacha khan
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the crunch of the sesame seeds and the tartness of the cranberries.


Sajan Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so good and the cranberries and sesame seeds add a nice touch.


Ismail Magsi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Aiden Paige
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to bring to potlucks and picnics.


Raju Pariyar
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing and the crunchy sesame seeds.


confidence Blessing
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this salad! The dressing is so good and the cranberries add a nice tartness.


Lacoyia Smith
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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 and this is a great way to use them up.


Louzanne Gill
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I made this salad with baby spinach and it was delicious! I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Subash Dhakal Yatri (Yatri)
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Dipa Khatri
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and refreshing dish.


Syeda Bukhari
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Starboy Sirmie
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so good and the cranberries and sesame seeds add a nice touch.


Brooklyn Moose
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the crunch of the sesame seeds and the tartness of the cranberries.


Henrique Manzan
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of ingredients and the dressing was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Mickey Majano
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This salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The tangy cranberries, nutty sesame seeds, and fresh spinach come together beautifully. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the salad.