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!
Simple 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 tsp 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 1/4 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.
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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Chopped Spinach Cranberry Salad
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 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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 1/4 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.
- 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!
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About Juliea
Juliea Huffaker is the creator of Farmhouse Harvest, and dedicated to teaching from-scratch cooking, sourdough baking, gardening, and food preservation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience she has preserved hundreds of jars of produce, mastered the art of meats and sourdough baking, and nurtured a thriving organic garden. Her recipes and articles have been featured across the web. And she’s passionate about inspiring others to embrace a simpler, self-sufficient life style.
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