Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing

Recipe Collection: Salads

Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing is a vegetarian dish bursting with flavor. This American-inspired salad features crunchy toasted almonds and sweet dried cranberries, all drizzled with a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side or a light main course, it’s a versatile addition to any table.

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Overview

This delightful spinach salad combines the nutty flavor of toasted almonds with the sweetness of dried cranberries, all brought together with a sweet and tangy sesame dressing. It's a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that will impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and textures.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy (if feta cheese is added)

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) butter, melted
• 0.75 Cups almonds, slivered
• 1 Pound (lb) spinach, torn
• 1 Cup dried cranberries

Dressing

• 0.5 Cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 Cups white sugar
• 0.25 Cups cider vinegar
• 0.25 Cups white wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) poppy seeds
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) onion, minced
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) paprika

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until they are lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let them cool.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, white sugar, cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced onion, and paprika to make the dressing.
3. In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries. Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing!