Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon or honey mustard
- 2 teaspoons raspberry-flavored vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups baby spinach, washed well
- 4 mushrooms, sliced
- 4 strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, halved and sliced
- Candied Almonds, recipe follows
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, mustard, vinegar, pepper, garlic salt, dried basil, sugar, and salt until dressing is well combined.
In another large bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, and red onion. Add the dressing and toss well. Sprinkle with the Candied Almonds.
Candied Slivered Almonds:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup slivered almonds
In a saute pan over medium heat, add the sugar and heat until it melts, about 6 minutes. Add the slivered almonds and cook until the sugar has caramelized, stirring constantly. Remove from the pan to a parchment lined sheet pan and cool. Once it has cooled, break into small pieces and set aside.
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By jennyherritz_10...
Madison, WI
on March 19, 2010
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Very good recipe. Thought the ratio of nuts was a bit high, but everything tasted great. Had so much spinach salad for dinner that I wasn't hungry for anything else!
By p-mcdonald_5313690
Medway, MA
on April 04, 2006
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I served this salad at a brunch for 40 people and everyone commented on how great it was. It was simple to prepare w/ big flavor from the dressing. Quick tips: 1 Adjust garlic salt to taste (was a little strong when I doubled the recipe 2 Can substitute crumbled bacon for almonds if there are any food alergy concerns and still have a great salad.
By sniperj_3435219
Miami, FL
on August 29, 2005
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iloved it and my family loved. it looks beautiful with all the colors and tastes awesome. the almonds add alot
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