Cranberry Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds & Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe - (4.4

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup sugar (60g)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar (120 ml)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (70 ml)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (70 ml)
• SALAD:
• 12 ounces baby spinach, arugula, field greens (340g)
• 1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
• 2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (115g)
• 1 1/2 cups candied spiced almonds (115g) recipe to follow
• CANDIED SPICED ALMONDS:
• 5 cups almonds, sliced, or a 1 pound package (600g)
• 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, or more to taste
• Sea salt