Spinach Salad with Cranberry Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Cranberry Dressing, a perfect blend of fresh, tangy, and nutty flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines tender baby spinach leaves, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted slivered almonds, creamy goat cheese, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. The real star is the homemade cranberry dressing, a delightful mix of tart cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, blended into a smooth, zesty topping. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious and colorful dish is perfect as a light lunch, side salad, or holiday favorite. Treat your taste buds to this wholesome combination that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by toasting the slivered almonds. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the almonds. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Prepare the cranberry dressing. In a small blender or food processor, combine 1/2 cup of the dried cranberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set dressing aside.
Step 3
In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, the remaining 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, the toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 4
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
Step 5
Drizzle the cranberry dressing over the salad right before serving, and toss gently to combine.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful spinach salad with cranberry dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (637.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1890.4 |
| Total Fat 125.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1383.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 149.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 117.3g | |
| Protein 43.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 455.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1415.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories