How to Make Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe to wow your friends and family, Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad is the perfect option. This vibrant and flavorful dish features a combination of fresh baby spinach, tangy cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, all topped off with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup almonds, blanched and slivered
  • 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons minced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Make dressing: Whisk together oil, sugar, cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced onion, and paprika in a medium bowl.
  • Combine spinach with toasted almonds and cranberries in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over spinach mixture; toss well.
  • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 127mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 423mg