Delicious Cranberry Spinach Salad with Apple and Poppy Seeds
If you’re in search of a salad that brings a burst of color and flavor to your table, look no further than this Delicious Cranberry Spinach Salad with Apple and Poppy Seeds. This refreshing dish combines the sweetness of crisp apples and dried cranberries with the earthiness of spinach, creating a delightful balance that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a side dish for family gatherings or a light main course on warm days, this salad can be prepared quickly and even made ahead for convenience. With its vibrant ingredients and simple preparation, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium clove garlic (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1 large crisp red apple (quartered, cored, and thinly sliced)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pomegranate arils or seeds
- 1 cup slivered almonds (for toasting)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon water (for microwaving cranberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds in a bowl.
- Toast the slivered almonds by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add almonds with honey and salt; toast until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and pomegranate arils. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Top with toasted almonds just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg