Warm Spinach Salad with Cranberry Dressing Recipe

Name: Warm Spinach Salad with Cranberry Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. cranberries (2 cups); 1/2 medium orange, unpeeled and quartered; 1 to 2 Tbs. honey; 1/2 cup cranberry relish; 1 Tbs. honey or sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger; Pinch nutmeg; 1 cup olive oil; 1 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed; Walnut halves, mandarin orange sections and fresh cranberries for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Make relish: Place all relish ingredients in food processor and process until finely chopped.
2
Reserve 1/2 cup and refrigerate remaining relish for another use.
3
In food processor, combine 1/2 cup reserved relish, honey, ginger and nutmeg, and blend.
4
With machine running, slowly pour oil through feed tube until well blended.
5
Transfer mixture to medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
6
Put spinach into large, shallow bowl.
7
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
8
Garnish with walnuts, orange sections and cranberries.

735

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz. cranberries (2 cups), 1/2 medium orange, unpeeled and quartered, 1 to 2 Tbs. honey, 1/2 cup cranberry relish, and more.

Yes, Warm Spinach Salad with Cranberry Dressing 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!

Warm Spinach Salad with Cranberry Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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