Thursday, February 28, 2008

Cranberry Spinach Salad

1 lb. fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces if needed
3/4 c. pine nuts (or slivered almonds), toasted
1/2 to 1 c. dried cranberries
4-6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
diced red onion
crumbled blue cheese

Dressing:
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar (can substitute white wine vinegar)
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. minced onion (optional)
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 T. toasted sesame seeds

Combine salad ingredients. Mix dressing well and pour desired amount over salad just before serving. Toss well. (I like to blend my salad dressings in a food processor or blender to keep oil and vinegar from separating. If doing this - add sesame seeds after blending.)

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