Best Wilted Spinach And Almond 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

BEST SPINACH FRUIT SALAD (W/GLAZED ALMONDS)



Best Spinach Fruit Salad (W/Glazed Almonds) image

I pair this wonderful spinach salad up with my Recipe #215827 and top with wonderfully easy Glazed Almonds and fruit!

Provided by Sharon Anne

Categories     Berries

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package romaine lettuce, cleaned and torn
1 (7 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, cleaned
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or whole raspberries)
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup mandarin orange
1/4 green onion, sliced
1 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Salad & Fruit: Layer salad ingredients onto salad plates, top with cooled Glazed Almonds and serve optionally with Best Raspberry Dressing (Vinaigrette).
  • Glazed Almonds: Heat a heavy skillet on high heat, add almonds and sprinkle generously with sugar, stirring until sugar melts.
  • Caution: The molten sugar is very HOT. Transfer nuts to cool completely on a plate.
  • Break up into pieces.

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD



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"I'm asked for the recipe every time I serve this salad. It's just lovely." -Jennie Richards, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 large tart apples, thinly sliced
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Wilted Spinach Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette image

This healthy spinach salad is big on flavor with rich sherry vinegar, a touch of smoky paprika and briny olives. From Eating Well magazine, October 2008.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup serving, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh spinach (washed, drained, patted dry)
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar or 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika (optional)
1/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped black olives, such as Kalamata

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large bowl.
  • Place shallot, vinegar and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Add almonds and paprika (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir in broth and olives and bring to a simmer.
  • Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and toss until slightly wilted.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.6

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