Sunday, March 15, 2009

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!


4 comments:

  1. This looks so tasty! Where do you buy the wantons?

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  2. I want to eat some of this right now!!

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  3. Did you use strawberry jam when you made this salad at Alison's house? Mmmm...I remember this being SO good, I can't believe I'm just now looking it up!

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  4. Emily, yes, I used strawberry jam. You can substitute it for whatever fruit you want to use, but I like the strawberry most!

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