Name: Chopped Spinach Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped fresh baby spinach; 3 tablespoons minced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons sun flower seeds; 1/3 cup dry cranberries; For The Dressing:; 1/2 cup mayo; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Chopped spinach cranberry salad is an easy recipe that's the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors... And it goes great with any dish, or add chicken and make it a meal on it's own!

This chopped spinach salad is savory with a touch of sweetness from the cranberries! It's fast and easy to put together, loaded with fresh flavors, and perfectly compliments tender rump roast, fall apart Boston butt roast, baked salmon, Zuppa Toscana, or any main dish!

Chopped spinach salad is fast and easy enough for any weekday... But it's pretty, and delicious enough for special occasions or even a Christmas Dinner side!

chopped spinach salad igredients chopped spinach, red onion, cheddar cheese, dry cranberries, sun flower seeds. Dressing mayo, rice vinegar and brown sugar

Simple Ingredients

6 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons minced red onion
¼ cup chopped cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sun flower seeds
⅓ cup dry cranberries

For The Dressing:

½ cup mayo
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

How to Make Chopped Spinach Cranberry Salad

This easy salad recipe takes just a few minutes to put together!

First chop your baby spinach on a cutting board and place it in a salad bowl.

Mince your onions. I like to mince mine small so my little kids don't really notice them, but they're beautiful and taste delicious, so chop them to your preference. place it in the bowl with the chopped spinach.

Chop cheddar cheese into ¼ inch cubes, and place it in the bowl with the spinach.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds and dry cranberries over the top, and then get a small bowl out to make the dressing.

chopped spinach cranberry salad dressing mixed in a small mason jar

For the dressing: add the mayo, pepper, vinegar and brown sugar to a small bowl, and whisk till smooth and all combined!

Toss the salad, then drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing, and toss again to coat!

Store the remaining dressing in the fridge for your next spinach or broccoli salad!

Enjoy!

Chopped Spinach Salad Variations

This chopped spinach and cranberry salad is a versatile base for your culinary creations! Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Add some crunch: Toss in toasted almonds, walnuts, or pecans for a satisfying crunch.
Fruit: Incorporate chopped apples or pears for a touch of sweetness.
Cheeses: Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for a tangy twist.
Add Protein: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein-packed meal.

Let your imagination run wild and create a salad that's uniquely yours!

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