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This is a delicious and easy to make salad! The simple ingredients go perfectly with the warm dressing and create a great salad that can be eaten as an accompaniment or a light meal. This is great for entertaining, too, because all the prep work can be done ahead of time so you can simply prepare the dressing and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced granny smith apple (about 1 small)
  • 3/4 cup thinly-sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 (10oz) package fresh baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup balsalmic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cranberry juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

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Directions

  1. Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
  2. Combine vinegar, sugar, juice, mustard, salt and pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over med heat; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream.
  4. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach mixture; toss well.
  5. Sprinkle with bacon; serve immediately.

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