Dijon-Lime Cranberry Spinach Salad Recipe
This Dijon-lime cranberry spinach salad recipe comes together fast with simple ingredients. You’ll toss fresh spinach and dried cranberries, then whisk a quick honey-lime Dijon dressing. Add warm, crispy bacon at the end so it stays crunchy—see the “how to make” steps for an easy flow.
Ingredients
1. For the salad
2. For the dressing
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the greens
Rinse the spinach, dry it well, and add to a large bowl. Stir in the dried cranberries.
Add onion (optional)
If using red onion, slice it thin and add it in. For a milder bite, soak slices in cold water for 1–2 minutes, then drain.
Warm and crisp the bacon
Heat the bacon briefly in a skillet until crisp. Blot on paper towels, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
Whisk the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, and Dijon mustard. If it’s too thick, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons water. Season with a little salt and pepper if you like.
Toss and serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Sprinkle the bacon on top right before serving so it stays crunchy.