Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad Recipe
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Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad

By: Jamie Hensley 
"Everyone I have made this for RAVES about it! It's different and so easy to make!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2,218)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
  • 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 338 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by LAURAKRESS   view full review
When I saw this recipe's ingredients, I wondered what the fuss was about. Today, as I eat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by VICKI0205   view full review
WOW! AWESOME! TIME saver tips: use Paul Newman's balsamic vinagrette instead of making your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by JENALOVE   view full review
Wow, fantastic! I used Craisins and only 1/4 cup sugar. I also used light olive oil instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by anchrista Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have made this about 4 times. Each and every time, someone asks for the recipe. This is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by allison125   view full review
This salad really is as great as everyone says, although I used a different dressing... Try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by GINNYG   view full review
Fantastic! The only changes I made is I cut the sugar down to 1/4 cup, and the oil to 1/4 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by LORNA H   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I cut the sugar down to one tablespoon, and it was fine! I found the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by jteam   view full review
Great recipe - very festive and quite tasty. Even non-salad eaters liked this one. I stuck...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
I made this for a BBQ on an extremely hot day-very refreshing with a unique taste!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KIMAR   view full review
Great dressing!

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