Spinach Salad With Cranberries and Candied Walnuts

Submitted by Cleanfreshcuisine

"Spinach, dried cranberries and candied walnuts tossed together with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Easy and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and dried
• 2⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup candied walnuts
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄8 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄8 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

directions

1. Candy the walnuts: Place the walnuts and the 1/4 cup of sugar in a nonstick skillet. Turn heat to medium high and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar has melted and coated the walnuts. Turn onto a greased sheet of foil and separate with 2 forks. Let cool while assembling the salad.
2. Wash and dry the spinach. Tear into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
3. Add cranberries and candied walnuts.
4. Make dressing: in a cruet, combine the olive oil, vinegar and honey. Shake well.
5. Dress the salad just before serving.