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Cranberry Spinach Salad

This bright and tangy Cranberry Spinach Salad features fresh spinach, tart cranberries, creamy feta, and toasted walnuts, all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries if out of season)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup orange segments (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette Store-bought is fine.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, red onion, and orange segments.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

Dress the salad at the last minute to prevent the spinach from wilting. This salad pairs beautifully with a warm protein like chicken or shrimp.