Pomegranate Spinach Salad

A so-simple homemade vinaigrette with crunchy almonds and pomegranate arils will have even the veggie-haters reaching for seconds. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 102 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
• ½ cup pomegranate arils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.

Step 2

Whisk oil, sugar, vinegars, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, and paprika together in a bowl for the dressing.

Step 3

Toss spinach, toasted almonds, and pomegranate arils together in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.