We’re having salad Monday on a Thursday is that okay?? I could have/should have/would have shared this with you on Monday but time got away from me…. and now it’s Thursday so….. LIFE. right? Annnnyway, this salad. Woah. So good. Since we’ve been back from the cruise I’ve been craving fresh, bright, summery foods. I tend to feel that way whenever I’ve been eating out for many days in a row, I just want to get my hands on some fresh fruit or veggies and go wild. So for the past week and a half I’ve been devouring twice the amount of salad I usually do and folks…. that’s a lot of salad. This Asian cranberry almond salad is my favorite this week. Those tart cranberries are like little pieces of gold you just want to dig for the whole time you’re eating this salad so just take it from me and make sure you do not go light on those – put a whole bunch in there. and yes, you can definitely use your favorite store-bought Asian salad dressing BUT if you have 2 minutes ( and you do, you really do) then whip up this amazing sesame dressing I’ve included for you – you will loooooove it! Recipe adapted from Reluctant Entertainer. A big thanks to Diamond of California Nuts for sponsored this awesome salad recipe! 

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