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Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad for Your Holidays

A light and healthy Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad bursting with flavor and vibrant colors, perfect for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach provides mild and tender texture
  • 1 cup dried cranberries substitutable with raisins
  • 1 cup toasted pecans substitutable with almonds or walnuts
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar essential for flavor balance
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar enhances sweetness and acidity
  • 1 tablespoon sugar balances tartness; can use honey or maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil adds richness; other neutral oils work too
  • 1 tablespoon honey for natural sweetness; agave syrup is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon shallot substitutable with red or green onion
  • sesame seeds or poppy seeds optional but recommended for texture

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large serving bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until fully dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the honey, chopped shallot, and sesame seeds, mixing until well combined. Set aside.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the baby spinach, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat without wilting the leaves.
  6. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to keep salad fresh; leftovers should be eaten within a day.

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