Cranberry Spinach Salad Recipe
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Cranberry Spinach Salad

By: Garnet Amari 
"This recipe started out as a summer salad with raspberries. I came up with this holiday version when I was putting together the menu for my first Thanksgiving dinner. I sometimes serve it on individual salad plates instead of in a big bowl."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the spinach, pecans and cranberries. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
Very good! I made the dressing a few hours ahead and marinated the dried cranberries in it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by DPW   view full review
This salad is DELICIOUS!! I left out the sour cream because DH is lactose intolerant. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by jamadeliz   view full review
This is a great easy salad to make. The dressing is good, but a little too sweet for me. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by NJtoAL   view full review
I've tasted so many spinach salads at AR, they are starting to taste alike. This one, like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by Amy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very nice flavor. I have made it with both the red wine and the balsamic vinegar. I like it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Ashlotte   view full review
I made this for Christmas dinner and found it to be very delicious and the colors worked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by Lisa Z Miner   view full review
This turned out great! I used 2/3 spinach and then added some romaine for crunch....added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by turnip9   view full review
I love this salad. I do however, always use toasted almonds instead of the pecans...still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by missdoeverything   view full review
Excellent salad. We used this recipe for a fundraising GALA - a 4-course Prime Rib Dinner. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by PreggieJules   view full review
This is my go to salad recipe. When I make meals for people who have just had baby's or are...

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