Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound baby spinach
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Poppy Seed Dressing: * 1/4 cup olive oil * 2 tablespoons vinegar (any type) * 1 tablespoon poppy seeds * 1 teaspoon sugar * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the spinach and pat dry.
2. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
3. Add the cranberries, walnuts, almonds, blue cheese, and red onion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 150 per serving
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Refreshing and flavorful
• Balanced combination of textures and flavors
• Visually appealing with vibrant colors

User Comments:

• "This salad is so delicious and easy to make! The poppy seed dressing is perfect." - Emily
• "I love how the tart cranberries and salty blue cheese complement the sweet poppy seed dressing." - Sarah
• "This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens and antioxidants." - Chris

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use fresh ones instead.
• Toasted walnuts add a nice nutty flavor to the salad.
• If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute feta or goat cheese.