CRAISINS SPINACH SALAD

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I love Craisins! As I was eating some out of the bag earlier today, I noticed they have a recipe on the bag that sounds REALLY good! So I wanted to post it here before I ate all the Craisins and threw away the bag! :) I may even throw in some bacon bits... mmmm!

Provided by MeliBug

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup feta (optional) or 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and clean spinach. Tear into bit sized pieces and place in serving bowl.
  • Add half of cheese and 1/4 onion. Toss to combine.
  • Combine dressing ingredients (vinaigrette, oj, and orange zest) in a small mixing bowl.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with Craisins and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.9

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