10 Reviews of Cranberry Spinach Salad

From: sydkeen&rainsmom

On Jul 9, 2008

great salad. i added man. oranges, strawberries' walnuts, and blue chesse. I am never buying bottled dressing again. next time I'll throw in some grilled chicken breast.

From: DEEP

On Jun 20, 2007

When I read this recipe this morning, and knew I was going into town, I picked up the spinach, anticipating this for lunch. It is an awesome/wholesome summer lunch, and I didn't change a thing....with one exception. I love toasted sesame seeds, so I did add them at the end. I will definitely add this to my summer rotation. I think another reviewer made a comment about adding fruit. I agree. Perhaps some mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, or seedless grapes would be great additions. But, this is great "as is".

From: Sue L

On Nov 15, 2004

I like this salad a lot- it is very simple and easy to put together, and the dressing has a very nice flavor...not too tart. The only thing I would change next time I make this is to make this with some type of citrus fruit (maybe mandarin orange slices) instead of the dried cranberries since the flavor of the lime really overpowered that. I couldn't tell if I was eating cranberries or raisins. I might add some home made croutons as well. Thanks for posting!

From: Christy Sowers

On Dec 30, 2007

This is a really great salad! I served it with Christmas eve dinner for my in-laws this year. everyone loved it. I have tried it twice now. The first time, I improvised quite a bit, due to not having everything on hand. I used white onion and lemon juice instead of the lime. It still turned out very good. I also tried the salad without the craisins, and it was still a fantastic taste. The craisins just make it loook so pretty and festive! Thanks for such a great recipe!

From: Maeven6

On Jun 19, 2007

Simple, healthy, and attractive. What else do you need. I, of course, didn't use the bacon so I added a bit of olive oil to the dressing 2 tablespoons. I was so happy with the flavors as they hit the palet. Red onions and craisins are a great complement.

From: Lise in Indiana

On Dec 20, 2006

This was good, though the dressing seemed just a bit sweet for our tastes. I assumed that the fat from the cooked bacon went into the dressing, so I cooked the bacon in a small skillet, removed it to drain when done, and just whisked in the rest of the dressing ingredients right into the bacon fat in the skillet to warm (off the heat). I also added a tablespoon of red wine vinegar - to cut the sweetness a bit - which worked nicely. It accompanied our Asian meal very nicely. Overall, it was a tasty (and pretty!) salad and simple to prepare. Thanks for posting it, Ed!

From: JESMom

On Dec 26, 2007

Spectacular! I'd never have thought to put cranberries and bacon together, particularly with the dressing listed, so I'm glad you did! It made a nice festive-looking edition to our dinner table instead of the usual blah salad. I don't like onions, so I omitted them and stirred a little onion powder into the dressing. Thanks!

From: Chef #831963

On Mar 10, 2009

Great recipe. I used dried cranberries and bacon bits. It was very easy to make and very delicious. Ithought some nutmeats would be a good addition or fruit. The Nutrition facts are a little confusing. First glance was that the salad had 1052 calories until I figured it was the total calories for 4 servings not 1 serving. Definitely will make again.

From: chakrates

On Dec 21, 2008

I added 1/4 C. blue cheese and 1/4 C toasted walnuts — amazing! Best salad I"ve had in a long time. There is enough dressing left over that it'll do for another salad.

From: Chef #379453

On Jun 28, 2008

This turned out wonderful with our just harvested spinach! Thanks for the great dressing recipe which was just what I was looking for!