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Monday, May 16, 2011

Strawberry and Spinach Salad

When you have a bowl of beautiful strawberries like this, what do you do?


Make a delicious salad of course!

Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Salad -
1/2 c sliced almonds
1/4 c sugar
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 bag fresh spinach
1 c sliced strawberries
1/4 c feta cheese

Place almonds and sugar in a small saucepan.  Heat over medium heat.  Stir contantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated.  Spread onto parchment paper to cool.  Set aside.

Toss lettuce and spinach in a large salad bowl.  Top with strawberries and feta cheese.  Break up cooled almonds and top salad.   Chill until ready to serve.

Toss salad with dressing when ready to serve. 

Dressing -
1/2 c red wine vinegar
1/3 c sugar
1/2 t salt
1 t dry mustard
1 c vegetable oil

Place all ingredients in a small jar.  Shake until mixed well.  Toss with salad just before serving.

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1 comment:

  1. Looks divine.....

    Our theme for THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS Linky Party (NEXT MONDAY... May 23rd) is "SUMMER SALADS" and this recipe would be PERFECT! We would love to invite you to stop by next Monday and link it up!

    http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/search/label/THIS%20WEEKS%20CRAVINGS

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