Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad Food

SPINACH-STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to allow shallots to soften and mellow a bit.
• Add spinach, strawberries, feta and walnuts to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.

SPINACH, WALNUT AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, preserves and salt in a large bowl.
• 2. Add strawberries and toss lightly. Place spinach in bowl and toss again to coat with dressing. Top with walnuts and cheese and serve immediately.
• *To toast walnuts, add the walnuts to a hot, dry pan set over medium heat, only toasting as many walnuts as fit in the pan in a single layer. Cook walnuts, watching constantly and stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the walnuts start to brown and smell fragrant & toasted. Since the walnuts will burn easily in the pan, you must stir constantly to ensure even toasting until the walnuts turn a rich, golden brown. Remove walnuts to a plate or bowl to cool.

SPINACH BERRY SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, jam, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil in a slow stream and continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• For the salad: Toss together the spinach, blackberries, onions and Candied Walnuts in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Using a vegetable peeler, shave some cheese over the top.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the walnuts and stir to coat. Raise the heat to medium, add the sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved and caramelized, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then transfer the mixture to the baking sheet. Spread the nuts in a single layer. Let the walnuts cool until hardened, about 15 minutes.

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar and heat up until all the sugar is dissolved.
• In a bowl toss the walnuts in the sugary water.
• Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the nuts are "dry" to the touch.
• Remove nuts and set aside to cool.
• To make the salad dressing mix the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and basil in a small bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork until the salt and sugar has dissolved.
• In a large salad bowl add the spinach, strawberries and green onions.
• Add the salad dressing and toss the all the ingredients.
• Finally add the walnuts and toss lightly.
• Serve the salad with bread or as a side dish.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, shake together the dressing ingredients until well blended.
• Dress the salad and serve.