Cynthia's Sunshine Salad Recipe

Name: Cynthia's Sunshine Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head red leaf lettuce; 1 head boston lettuce; 8 ounces Baby Spinach; 1 cup dried cranberries; 12 red onion, sliced; ⅔ cup sugar; ⅓ cup light honey; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 5 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; 1 cup salad oil; ¼ cup almonds, pieces; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 head red leaf lettuce
1 head boston lettuce
8 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
12 red onion, sliced
⅔ cup sugar
⅓ cup light honey
1 teaspoon dry mustard
5 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 cup salad oil
¼ cup almonds, pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2
Add spinach, onion and cranberries.
3
In a separate bowl, mix sugar, mustard, paprika, poppy seeds, honey, vinegar, and lemon juice in blender.
4
Turn on blender and slowly drizzle in salad oil.
5
Dressing will thicken to the consistency of honey.
6
Heat sugar and almonds pieces in skillet until almonds are coated.
7
Set aside to cool.
8
Break apart after cooled.
9
Drizzle the greens with dressing and top with the caramelized almonds.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head red leaf lettuce, 1 head boston lettuce, 8 ounces Baby Spinach, 1 cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Cynthia's Sunshine Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cynthia's Sunshine Salad

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