Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Nothing says " spring is here " like a tasty summer salad topped with fresh fruit. One of my favorites has always been the traditional spinach salad, which typically comes with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, red onion, and mandarin oranges. When I was gifted with some lovely strawberries earlier in the week by my mother, I knew I wanted to use them on a salad. Here's my take on the traditional spinach salad, except accented with fresh strawberries, shaved parmesan, and a lovely cinnamon vinaigrette. You may see a picture of the finished salad at http://28cooks.blogspot.com Spinach Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette 1 bag fresh spinach leaves 1 (11oz) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 pint strawberries, washed, stemmed, and sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Parmesan cheese Vinaigrette 1/3 c olive oil 1/3 c balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cinnamon Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk well. Drizzle over salad, and toss to coat. Shave fresh parmesan over salad. Serve and enjoy! Christiane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 what a fabulous combination!! traditional spinach salad, except accented with fresh strawberries, shaved parmesan, and a lovely cinnamon vinaigrette... cl.britton wrote: Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Thanks, Beth! Christiane http://28cooks.blogspot.com , Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: > > what a fabulous combination!! > > traditional spinach salad, except accented with fresh strawberries, shaved parmesan, and a lovely cinnamon vinaigrette... > > cl.britton wrote: > > > Beth > " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " > -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. > > > > > > Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Messenger with Voice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 This was yummy! I made a couple changes, (reducing the cayenne, then I used Five Spice Powder, since I was out of ginger) It was a big hit! Thanks so much! Talk about a nutritional powerhouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I made the dressing from this tonight - wow, wow, wow!!! I really can have spinach salad with pecans that aren't sugared! I left the sugar out as well, and added onion powder since I can't eat raw onions. The salad was just spinach, a tiny bit of blue cheese, and toasted pecans. I will be making this dressing often; thanks Christiane!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 You bet! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Christiane - " Amy " <sandpiperhiker Friday, May 12, 2006 1:52 AM Re: Spinach Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette > I made the dressing from this tonight - wow, wow, wow!!! I really > can have spinach salad with pecans that aren't sugared! I left the > sugar out as well, and added onion powder since I can't eat raw > onions. The salad was just spinach, a tiny bit of blue cheese, and > toasted pecans. I will be making this dressing often; thanks Christiane!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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