Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad
Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad is a vibrant dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of the holiday season. This fresh salad features tender baby spinach, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The homemade dressing, made with white grape juice vinegar and apple cider vinegar, adds a tangy sweetness that elevates each bite. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes, this salad is an excellent choice for holiday gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Whether served as a side dish or a light main course, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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 finely chopped shallot
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together white grape juice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, olive oil, honey, and shallot in a bowl until well blended.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh baby spinach, sliced and toasted almonds, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to mix.
- Just before serving, drizzle half of the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add more dressing if needed and finish with toasted sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg