1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika
1In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
2Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes 2 servings
Tip: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve 4.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 257 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.