Craisin Salad With Toasted Almonds

This Craisin Salad is one of my favorites. It’s a really delicious recipe with sweetness and crunch from fresh fruit and toasted almonds, and a bit of salty flavor from shaved parmesan.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 451kcal

Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

SALAD:

2 bunches fresh spinach
1 small red onion thinly sliced
2 pears thinly sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shaved
1 cup craisins

DRESSING:

1/2 to 1 cup canola oil or olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Wash and dry your spinach.
Add the oil, dry mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together.
Put the craisins in a small bowl and add a couple of tablespoons of the dressing to soften.
Toss the slivered almonds into a dry skillet over low heat. Stir occasionally until they are nicely browned.
Place the clean, dry spinach in a large salad bowl, then add the cheese, onions, pears or apples, almonds, and craisins.
Just before serving, add the dressing and toss.

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