Christinas Decadent Spinach Salad Recipes

CHRISTINA'S SALAD

Steps:

• Place sugar, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shallots, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a container with a tight-fitting lid; shake until mixed well. Add oil and shake to mix. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, 1 hour.
• Combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese in a bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.

CHRISTINA'S DECADENT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Form the 4, 1 oz portions of goat cheese into patties. Grind half of the pine nuts and mix with breadcrumbs, chives, salt and pepper on a plate. Coat the goat cheese in the breadcrumb mixture (press firmly).
• Place half of the strawberries in a food processor and blend until pureed.
• In a small saucepan add oil and heat over medium to low heat. Whisk in vinegar, honey, and pureed strawberries. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to low (dressing can be served cold, but whisk it before tossing!).
• Place goat cheese in the oven for about 5 minutes until they are warmed. Meanwhile --
• Place spinach, remainder of sliced strawberries, jicama, and remainder of pine nuts in a bowl. Toss with warmed dressing.
• Divide into four equal portions and top with warmed goat cheese. Enjoy!

CHRISTMAS SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss baby spinach in a large bowl with the raspberry vinaigrette dressing and place on salad plates.
• Top with chopped red delicious apples, dried red cranberries and honey-roasted almonds.