Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad
Introducing a vibrant and festive salad that’s sure to make your holiday gatherings memorable: the Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad. This delightful dish features a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, combining fresh baby spinach with tangy dried cranberries and crunchy toasted almonds. Not only does it look stunning on any table, but it’s also quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish! Ideal as a side for family dinners or even as a light main course, this salad brings joy and color to your plate. Plus, it’s easily customizable, so feel free to add your favorite proteins or seasonal fruits for extra flair. Enjoy the taste of the holidays with every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- 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 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white grape juice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, olive oil, honey, and finely chopped shallot to create the dressing.
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh spinach and dried cranberries; add toasted almonds and toss gently.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss again until well coated.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg