Almond Strawberry Spinach Salad

By Vegiegail

From Extraveganza by Laura Matthias

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, cleand and stems removed
• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed and thinly sliced
• 1 cup blueberries (optional)
• 2/3 cup whole almond toasted and coarsely chopped (or sliced raw almonds)
• 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place the spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries (if using), toasted almonds, sliced pear and red onion (if using) in a large bowl. Set aside.

For the dressing, place all ingredients in a jar and shake well. Pour over the assembled salad and gently toss just before serving.