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cran apricot california salad

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

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

yield 2 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For cran apricot california salad

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

How To Make cran apricot california salad

  • 1
    Mix vinegar, oil and sugar (always the same equal amount for these 3 ingredients). Place in the refrigerator.
  • 2
    Place washed spinach leaves in a large salad bowl; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Note: Add crumbled goat cheese for extra flavor
  • 5
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hTEed2r_io
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