Best Cranberry And Almond Pasta Salad Recipes

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CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY ALMOND LETTUCE SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 bunch fresh spinach, torn
1 cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup glazed almonds (instructions below)
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine dresssing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a sauce pan or skillet combine sugar and almonds.
  • Stir constantly until nuts are glazed.
  • Be very careful not to burn.
  • Pour nuts on waxed paper separating them to cool.
  • Mix dressing with lettuce and top with almonds to serve.

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