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Almond Spinach Salad

By: Almond Board  
"The crunch of candied California Almonds is combined with goat cheese, baby spinach and a tangy vinaigrette to make this fresh-tasting salad."

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • CANDIED ALMONDS
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 drop freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup roughly chopped or slivered California Almonds

Directions

  1. For vinaigrette, stir together mustard, garlic, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until mixture is smooth and glossy.
  2. For candied almonds, preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place a sheet of well-oiled foil on countertop. Place sugar in a very clean medium saucepan and cover with 2 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Place almonds on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bring sugar and water to a boil, and boil until sugar turns deep golden brown, swirling occasionally to ensure even color. Stir in warm almonds, and immediately spread coated almonds onto prepared foil. (Take care not to touch them--caramelized sugar is extremely hot.) Cool completely, then chop roughly or break into small pieces.
  3. To assemble salad, place spinach, candied almonds, cranberries and goat cheese in a large bowl. Toss lightly with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 671 | Total Fat: 50.4g | Cholesterol: 22mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by Danna 
Delicious light salad. A perfect balance between sweet toasted almonds and tangy vinagerette.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by pittsburghmomtoone 
Nice balance of sweet and tangy. Everyone loved the dressing. MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by Alli 
Very good. I made the salad for friends - I'm not sure what they had more of spinach or the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by Chad C. 
The toasted almonds is what really makes this salad good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2009 by aem 
So good! Everyone we served it to loved it and asked for the recipe. I used apples instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by food guru 
I used store purchased sugared almonds. Just as good I'm sure. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by mcduryea 
I made this with regular sliced almonds, not candied, because I was in a time crunch. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Workin' cookin' mom 
I thought it was fantastic. I used dried cranberries vs. cherries but the flavor was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Liz 
My husband and I can't seem to get enough of this delicious salad. Seems like he asks for it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by alycia.hill 
the candied almonds could have been better but i still loved it! MORE

 
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