SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS

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Perfect ThanksGiving/Christmas salad! And VERY virsatile. Make it your own by using whatever lettuce, cheese and nuts you prefer. The colors are so festive and it's the dressing that makes it!

Provided by kim *

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large bag of baby spinach (or i often like to use a mix of romaine and red leaf lettuce).
1/2 bag of craisins (sweetened dried cranberries)
6 oz pkg of crumbled gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese or feta if you prefer).
1 c sugared pecans or walnuts (which ever you prefer). you can purchase candied nuts already prepared or you can make your own by following the directions below.
FOR DRESSING:
1 sm. pkt. of good seasons italian salad dressing mix
1/4 c balsamic vinegar. (balsamic vinegar is used in place of the red-wine vinigar called for on the pkg)
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. FOR DRESSING: Mix Good Seasons pkt with water, vinegar & 2 tbsp sugar in jar w/tightly fitted lid. (I prefer to use the crudette jar that is sold along w/the Good Season's dressing mixes). Then add oil and shake well.
  • 2. If preparing your own candied nuts: Melt 3/4 cup sugar in a saute pan coated with cooking spray, on high heat. Simply stir w/wooden spoon until sugar begins to melt down & liquify. Add nuts & toss to coat well, & spread evenly onto wax paper to cool. Break into pieces with mullet if needed.
  • 3. Just before serving toss lettuce with amt of dressing desired. Then add cranberrys, nuts & cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.

Kisha Jorgenson
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I'm always looking for new ways to make spinach salad, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's delicious and refreshing.


Tiger Afaq
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C.


King Sadamu
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I love the addition of walnuts to this salad. They add a nice crunch.


Ahmed Meer
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Mary Emmanuel
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Jisan Hasan
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This salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Kochu
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed them in this salad.


Naiz Shah
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Ruwayda Khaliif
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad.


Daniel C
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


SSABUA SSABUA
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Ishfaq Baloch
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Mohammad Foisal
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.


Ranjit Koiri
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This is the perfect salad to serve with grilled chicken or fish.


Mohamed EH
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious!


James wonder Kainessie
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the crunch of the walnuts and the tartness of the cranberries.


Peerbakhsh Baloch
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


U M A I R - YT YT
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm looking for something healthy and delicious. The dressing is amazing!


Opu Dey
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I've made this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayub Ali
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, cranberries, and walnuts was a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


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