Strawberry Spinach Salad

I got this one from Mom a while back and its one of our favorites. The only thing I do differently is use either Pecans, Almonds or Cashews. They all taste great to us! We just aren't huge Walnut fans in this house. I also use my homemade Strawberry Peach Jam, but I've done it both ways, and again, both are great! Also, sorry for all the additional info along the way; You can disregard it all & make the salad however you please! :)

Dressing:

2 TBSP. Red Wine Vinegar

3 TBSP. Sugar

1/2 Cup Oil

1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 Cup Strawberry Jam

Mix all ingredients in a blender. It will be fairly thick because of the jam. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad:

Stir 1/3 Cup Sugar with 1 Cup Walnuts or Cashews in a skillet over medium heat. WATCH CLOSELY!  These things can burn quickly so you need to keep them in motion!

Fry 15 Wontons, cut into thin strips. Drain on a paper towel and allow to cool. (I cut each strip into 3rds... I think its a good size; not too small, not too big!)

Now combine in a large bowl:

1 Large Head Red Leaf Lettuce (I frequently use Romaine...cheaper!)

1 Package Fresh Spinach, with stems trimmed

1/3 Cup Bacon Pieces (Hormel precooked & crumbled is my favorite...much easier than frying your own!)

1/2 of a Red Bell Pepper

1 Small Purple Onion, thinly sliced 

1 Cup Strawberries, sliced (I always use more!)

Add Wonton's and cooled Nuts. Toss with Strawberry Dressing and eat it all up! (I also like to throw in a can of Mandarin Oranges).

**You can also add grilled Chicken to make this more of a "meal".

**Other seasonal fruit can be used as well. Just substitute the type of Jam you are using to match the fruit! So tasty!