POMEGRANATE SPINACH SALAD

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A so-simple homemade vinaigrette with crunchy almonds and pomegranate arils will have even the veggie-haters reaching for seconds. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon minced onion
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
½ cup pomegranate arils
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
Whisk oil, sugar, vinegars, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, and paprika together in a bowl for the dressing.
Toss spinach, toasted almonds, and pomegranate arils together in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 26 mg, Sugar 3.6 g