Over the weekend, Matt’s mom revealed one of her delicious summer recipes to me…The Ultimate Summer Salad. If you are a salad lover, this homemade creation is for you! What makes this salad so scrumptious is a combination of yummy ingredients, paired with a made-from-scratch berry dressing. Fresh, easy, and colorful, this fabulous salad is sure to be a hit at your next summer outing!
The best price I could find on Walnut Oil was on Amazon! Even Walmart sells it for a few dollars more.
The Ultimate Summer Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounces spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons red raspberry jam, seedless
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup walnut oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, onions, tomatoes and avocados.
- In another bowl, mix dried cranberries, cheese & walnuts. Set aside in refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, whisk together jam, vinegar, walnut oil, pepper and salt (to taste).
- On a large serving plate, lay the spinach and veggie mix. Add the
bowl of mixed toppings. Toss dressing into salad just before serving.
Original photo below! We’ve come a long way with photography around here!
April of A. Liz Adventures
Tuesday 21st of June 2011
Okay ... this looks amazing! I'm so glad to have found your blog. I'm also a Charlottean -- and your newest follower!