Raspberry Spinach Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Good Housekeeping mag.-Valerie Mitchell
Serves 7 peopleIngredients
- 3 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. raspberry jam
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 8 cups torn fresh spinach
- 2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
- 4 Tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted, divided
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup seasoned salad croutons
- Raspberry Vinegar
- 3 cups fresh raspberries
- 4 cups white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
Directions
- in a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, jam and pepper; shake well.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine spinach, 1 cup raspberries, 2 Tbsp. almonds and onion. Top with kiwi, croutons and remaining berries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.
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Raspberry Vinegar
- Rinse the berries an air-dry on paper towels. Place berries in a 6-cup jar; set aside. In large saucepan, combine vinegar and sugar; bring almost to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. Pour hot vinegar mixture over berries; cover jar tightly and let stand at room temperature 48 hours. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar. Seal tightly with cork or lid. Store in cool dark place.
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makes 4 cups viinegar