Jones Family farms

Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Jun 19 2010

This colorful vinaigrette can be made with fresh or frozen berries.

Ingredients: 

For Strawberry Champagne vinaigrette:
  ½ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  2 Tbsp Champagne vinegar 
  1 Tbsp sugar 
  1 Pinch sea salt
 

For the Salad:
  4 cups spinach leaves (4 ounces)
  4 Tbsp blue cheese (2 ounces)
  ¼ cup strawberries, sliced and hulled
  ¼ cup walnuts, chopped & toasted
 

Directions: 

For the vinaigrette: In blender, purée all ingredients (strawberries, vinegar, sugar, and salt) until smooth.

For the salad: In medium bowl, toss together spinach, strawberries and Champagne vinaigrette. Mound 1 cup dressed spinach on each plate. Top each salad with 1 tablespoon cheese, and 1 teaspoon walnuts.  For a variation, try using a variety of fresh greens.