Monday, May 9, 2011

Cranberry - Spinach Salad

Ever since I made this for my family for the first time, my mother is ALWAYS asking me to make it. Even if I'm not cooking. It's just that good. The tartness of the vinegar is masked by the sugar in the dressing to make a nice glaze that tastes magnifique!  Enjoy.
 
Via Allrecipes.com
Serves 4

1 ½ teaspoons butter
¼ cup table spoons slivered almonds
½ lb spinach, rinsed, torn to bite size
½ cup dried cranberries
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
¼ cup sugar
4 Tablespoons vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil


1. Melt butter over medium heat. Cook/stir the almond slivers until lightly toasted. Let cool.

2. Combine spinach, almonds, cranberries.

3. Whisk together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, vinegar and oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.

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