The Baron's sister, Jen, usually brings a great salad to our holiday dinners. She has brought this salad quite a few times, with a few tweaks every now and then. However, the dressing and the combination of a fruit, cheese and nuts always are incorporated. Even the Baron's dad who isn't a huge salad fan definitely loves this salad. I especially like the raspberry vinaigrette, that's made with raspberry jam, oil, and red wine vinegar. Simply combine the dressing ingredients in a covered jar, shake and voila - dressing in seconds!
Harvest Salad
recipe slightly adapted from AllRecipes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1.2 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
2 tablespoons red raspberry jam (with or without seeds)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, tossing to distribute evenly.
In a covered jar or bowl, shake or whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad or serve on the side.
yum!! this is one of my favorite salads! I call it a winter salad because it doesn't need a lot of garden veg... YUM!!! [email protected]
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! I include a green salad at every meal, though I prefer a more tangy dressing I love all the salad ingredients . Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteYou can make me a salad anytime. This looks so good! Sounds tasty too! I love spinach leaves in my salads!
ReplyDeleteThis looks perfect! So easy and healthy! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect start to Easter dinner!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! Love a good salad!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so happy! I love the added cranberries and walnuts!
ReplyDeleteI've been on the hunt for some easter recipes! Love this salad! Simple but full of flavor!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to use raspberry jam in dressing. I need try this.
ReplyDeleteA colorful and delicious spring salad...always welcome in our house! Happy Easter to you, Joan!
ReplyDeleteI need to try this salad - it looks so good!! Have a great Easter!
ReplyDeleteMmmm. I am a salad-a-holic and this one looks so darned good!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this salad! And the dressing sounds perfect, too! I'd love this on my Easter table :)
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