Fresh & Fruity Spinach Salad

Name: Fresh & Fruity Spinach Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1 medium nectarine, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries; 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE:; 1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Fruit and spinach make a delicious combination, especially when drizzled with a lovely strawberry vinaigrette. Toasted walnuts add a fun crunch. —Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium nectarine, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, nectarine, strawberries, kiwi and walnuts.
Place the first six vinaigrette ingredients in a blender; cover and process for 15 seconds. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Originally published as Fresh and Fruity Spinach Salad in Country Woman April/May 2009

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Kris Countryman

Jun 29, 2009

Since I'm really watching my fat intake; I used a fat free raspberry vinaigrette dressing on this wonderful salad. I'm sure the homemade dressing would be really good, but I enjoyed the bottled one and saved 14 grams of fat.