Cranberry-Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette

By gnoll

We ate this April 2012 conference weekend

Ingredients

• 12 ounces baby spinach, arugula, field greens
• 1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
• 2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup Candied Spiced Almonds--see recipe
• Sweet white balsamic vinaigrette recipe--see recipe

Details

Adapted from thecafesucrefarine.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the salad, place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl. Add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently. Scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pass extra dressing at the table.