Effortless Spinach Salad Recipe
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Effortless Spinach Salad

By: Ocean Spray® 
"This spinach salad with feta cheese and sweetened dried cranberries makes a tasty, colorful lunch or side salad at dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)
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  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash and clean spinach. Tear into bite size pieces and place in a serving bowl. Add half of the feta or goat cheese and onion; toss to combine.
  2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with sweetened dried cranberries and almonds. Serve immediately.

Footnotes

  • Copyright ©2003 to 2009 Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Ocean Spray International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 225 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Effortless and delicious! This was perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's not only tasty but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Allison S.   view full review
This was fabulous. And I didn't serve it immediately and it was still good! Definitely a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by arunner   view full review
This was absolutely delicious but I did tweak the recipe. I used a bag of mixed salad greens...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by Lisa   view full review
We're not huge onion fans so I left those out- PERFECT!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by CD   view full review
LOVED this salad! It is super simple and super great. One of the most flavorful mix and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2010 by Pam   view full review
Made this for Easter dinner this year for family. Everyone loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by aliciakjones   view full review
was crisp and fresh- delicious. Would maybe try a different dressing next time- Raspberry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2010 by Heather Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good..easy to make and was a big hit.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by Sue M Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The salad is good but the dressing was just way to strong....won't make this one again unless...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Dianne   view full review
I've made countless spinach salads with feta, nuts, and cranberries, but this one appealed to...

 

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