For a richer flavor, use brown butter to toast the almonds. To prevent the salad from becoming soggy, dress it just before serving. Feel free to substitute maple syrup or honey for the granulated sugar for a more natural sweetness. If you don't have shallots, finely minced red onion works well as a substitute. For a vegetarian option, ensure the sugar used is vegan-friendly.
Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME15 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS13.2K
A vibrant and flavorful salad that balances the earthiness of spinach with the sweetness of cranberries and the nutty crunch of toasted almonds, all dressed in a tangy vinaigrette.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol4 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium58 mg
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Sugar23 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 25 mins Toast the Almonds: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 5 minutes, Cool time: 15 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced shallot, and smoked paprika until well combined. Ensure the sugar is dissolved. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, cooled toasted almonds, and dried cranberries. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Dress and Serve: Just before serving, pour the vinaigrette over the spinach mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the leaves are coated. Serve immediately. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
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Hailey Walsh
Jun 23, 2025So easy to make, and it looks so elegant on the table.
Sonny Swift
Jul 30, 2024I added some crumbled feta cheese for a salty kick, and it was delicious!
Kallie Mertz
Apr 27, 2024The smoked paprika adds a wonderful depth of flavor that I wasn't expecting.
Mervin Collins
Mar 15, 2023I've made this several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Earlene Waelchi
Jul 16, 2022This salad was a hit at our family gathering! The dressing is perfectly balanced.