Spinach Cranberry Salad

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp. butter
• 1/4 c. and 2 T. almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1/2 lb. spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries
• 1 T. toasted sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
• 1/4 c. white sugar
• 1 tsp. minced onion
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 2 T. white wine vinegar
• 2 T. cider vinegar
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan, saute the almonds in the butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries. In a medium bowl whisk the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil together. Toss with spinach just before serving.
Optional: Add sliced broiled chicken pieces.