Spinach, Strawberry And Walnut Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package baby spinach
• 6 strawberries, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, halves
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 mix the water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar and heat up until all the sugar is dissolved.
• 3 in a bowl toss the walnuts in the sugary water.
• 4 place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the nuts are "dry" to the touch.
• 5 remove nuts and set aside to cool.
• 6 to make the salad dressing mix the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and basil in a small bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork until the salt and sugar has dissolved.
• 7 in a large salad bowl add the spinach, strawberries and green onions.
• 8 add the salad dressing and toss the all the ingredients.
• 9 finally add the walnuts and toss lightly.
• 10 serve the salad with bread or as a side dish.