cran apricot california salad

Name: Cran Apricot California Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## VINAIGRETTE; 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; ## SALAD; 1/4 cup(s) blanched slivered almonds; 1/4 cup(s) dried apricots, quartered; 1/4 cup(s) dried cranberries; 3-4 cup(s) baby spinach leaves, washed and drained

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 12, 2019

This simple Cranberry Apricot California Salad is loaded with nutrients. It's very flavorful and will please even your picky eaters. This recipe was featured in Bay Life Living Magazine issue #4 - California

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Spinach leaves in a wooden large salad bowl topped with dried apricots and dried cranberries.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Saute

yield 2 servings

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
SALAD
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/4 cup dried apricots, quartered
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3-4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and drained

How To Make cran apricot california salad

Step 1

Mix vinegar, oil and sugar (always the same equal amount for these 3 ingredients). Place in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Place washed spinach leaves in a large salad bowl; set aside.
Step 3

In a small skillet, toast almonds over medium heat. Add it with spinach. Add apricots, cranberries and pour in dressing. Gently toss to coat and serve immediately.
Step 4

Note: Add crumbled goat cheese for extra flavor
Step 5

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