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Strawberry Spinach and Walnut Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Author: Aggie's Kitchen
  • Yield: 1 salad 1x
  • Category: Salads, Salad Dressings

This Strawberry Spinach and Walnut Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is classic – and full of nutrition! One of my favorite salads ever.


Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 2 cups (handfuls) of fresh spinach
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 8 walnut halves, rough chopped
  • 1 oz crumbled gorgonzola (about a 1/4 of plastic container)
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 avocado, sliced (optional)

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon raspberry (or other berry) preserves
  • 1 teaspoons stone ground mustard

Instructions

To prepare salad:

  1. Layer each ingredient on a large salad plate. Serve with Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.

To make Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  1. Combine ingredients in a jar or tightly sealed container. Shake vigorously until well combined.

Notes

Recipe inspired and adapted from Mommy’s Kitchen