Spinach Salad Recipe
With onions, walnuts, dried cranberries and crumbled blue cheese. 1/2 Bowl, Bowl, Party Bowl
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spinach
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water, then spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Slice the Onion
Peel and slice the red onion thinly. You can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes to reduce the sharpness if desired.
- 3
Toast the Walnuts
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the washed spinach, sliced onion, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
