Cranberry-apple Spinach Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 small apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 notes:
• 2 if you're making this ahead for a potluck or large party, don't chop the apple until you're ready to serve it. likewise, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
• 3 if you prefer, use spicy brown mustard instead of the ground mustard and onion powder. adjust the salt as well.

recipe

• 4 directions:
• 5 in a blender or food processor, combine the fresh cranberries, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, onion powder, and orange juice. slowly add the oil until all is well mixed.
• 6 in a large serving bowl, mix the spinach, dried cranberries, and apple.
• 7 when ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and toss until it is well-coated but not soupy.