This is one of those recipes that came about because of what was in my fridge at the moment. I was in the mood for a salad, but I was out of lettuce. I did, however, have a bag of fresh spinach in the fridge along with some strawberries and clementine oranges, and so this was born! You can vary it with whatever fruit you have on hand, I have even used craisins. Tonight I made it with slivered almonds, but I have also made it with walnuts or pecans. Your choice! You can of course add other greens to the salad, even some fresh parsley or mint. Add some goat cheese or blue cheese and it would be a wonderful light lunch or dinner on a warm summer day. You can use bottled dressing, but I made my own. I have included the recipe here.
Fresh Spinach Salad
1/2 bag fresh baby spinach, washed and spun dry
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 clementine oranges peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup slivered almonds, or nuts of your choice
goat cheese or blue cheese (optional)
Dressing
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed dried mint (optional)
Combine spinach, fruit and almonds in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Pour over salad and enjoy!
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