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

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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

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.