Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad

Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad
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Summary
Fresh spinach topped with red onion, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing—doesn’t that sound delicious? Plus, this cranberry almond spinach salad comes together in minutes! The dressing gets its sweetness from Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener, which contains zero calories and zero added sugars. Add a protein like grilled chicken to make an entrée salad or enjoy as a side salad.

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  • Prep time
    10 min
  • Servings
    6 Servings
  • Serving size
    3 oz.
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    3 oz.
  • Amount per serving Calories 120

  • Total Fat 10g
    • Saturated Fat 1.2g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 40mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 9g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 3g
    • Added Sugars 1g
  • Protein 2g
  • Potassium 320mg
  • Phosphorus 55mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil (for the dressing)
    3 tbsp
  • white wine vinegar (for the dressing)
    3 tbsp
  • Splenda® Monk Fruit Granulated Sweetener (for the dressing)
    1/4 cup
  • dried minced onion (for the dressing)
    1 tsp
  • poppy seed (for the dressing)
    1 tsp
  • sesame seeds (for the dressing)
    2 tsp
  • red onion (sliced, for the salad)
    1/2 small
  • dried reduced-sugar cranberries (for the salad)
    1/4 cup
  • spinach (for the salad)
    10 oz
  • sliced toasted almonds (for the salad)
    1/4 cup
Directions

Directions

  1. In a big bowl, add fresh spinach. Drizzle dressing mixture onto spinach and toss. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve!

  2. In a saucepan, add all ingredients for dressing. Stir together and cook until warm and sweetener is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in sliced red onion and cranberries. Let cool slightly.

Reviews
  • Recommended

    Dressing was really light and I added grilled chicken. Really good salad that reminds me of a salad I've ate in a bistro. Very simple recipe that packs in all the flavor. Not too sweet, it was just right.