Cranberry Avocado Salad W/sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces baby spinach, arugula, field greens
• 1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
• 2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup candied spiced almonds (see candied and spiced almonds)

Recipe

• 1 for the dressing: combine all ingredients in a pint sized glass jar and shake well to dissolve sugar.
• 2 for the salad: place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl.
• 3 add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently.
• 4 scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. pass extra dressing.