Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad

Name: Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons dried cranberries; DRESSING:; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash paprika

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6 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Stephanie Smoley

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Aug. 09, 2022

For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch from almonds and sesame seeds. —Stephanie Smoley, Rochester, Minnesota

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Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad

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Yield:2 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
dressing:

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika

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Directions

1
In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat.

2
Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.