Bonnies Spinach Salad With Cranberries Almonds Recipes

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, stirring occasionally until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine spinach and Ranch dressing. Gently toss to coat leaves.
• 3. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese and toasted almonds. Gently toss to combine.
• 4. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a bowl or jar whisk together white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
• Stir in olive oil, honey, shallot, sesame seeds and optional poppy seeds until mixture is well blended.
• For the salad: Add spinach, almonds and cranberries to a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately after adding dressing.

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

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.

SPINACH, ORANGE, AND ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
• Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
• With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
• Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
• Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
• Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
• With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
• Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Candy the walnuts: Place the walnuts and the 1/4 cup of sugar in a nonstick skillet. Turn heat to medium high and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar has melted and coated the walnuts. Turn onto a greased sheet of foil and separate with 2 forks. Let cool while assembling the salad.
• Wash and dry the spinach. Tear into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
• Add cranberries and candied walnuts.
• Make dressing: in a cruet, combine the olive oil, vinegar and honey. Shake well.
• Dress the salad just before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES WW 4 PTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, water, oil, mustard, syrup, shallots, salt and pepper until blended; pour 1/4 cup dressing into a large bowl.
• Add spinach and toss until coated.
• Arrange 2 cups of dressed spinach on each of 4 salad plates.
• Top each with 3 pear slices and then sprinkle each with 1-1/2 tablespoons almonds and 1 tablespoons of dried cranberries.
• Drizzle each salad with about 1 tablespoons of remaining dressing and serve.

SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss carrots, greens, and half the cranberries and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, and oil.
• Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with remaining cranberries and almonds.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add almonds; stir to coat. Spread on foil to cool; break apart. In a salad bowl, gently toss the spinach and raspberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds; toss to coat.

JAMIE'S CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, vinaigrette, and Romano cheese in a large bowl; toss until spinach is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• In a separate bowl, combine the spinach, dried cranberries, and almonds. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

BONNIE'S SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & ALMONDS

Steps:

• This salad is so easy to make, even a caveman can do it! Just put the prepared spinach in the individual serving bowls. Remove the stems if you must. Put 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries and 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds on top of the spinach. Just before serving, drizzle with the Raspberry and Walnut salad dressing. It is absolutely delicious! Enjoy