Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad
Delight in the vibrant flavors of the Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad, a festive dish that brightens any holiday table. This salad combines fresh baby spinach, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a colorful and nutritious centerpiece for your meal. Perfectly balanced with a homemade dressing featuring white grape juice vinegar and honey, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced and toasted almonds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup white grape juice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together white grape juice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, olive oil, honey, and chopped shallot in a bowl until smooth.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and gently toss until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg