spinach and hazelnut salad with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry preserves
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
• 3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce leaves
• 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup plain mini shredded wheat cereal biscuits
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, strawberry preserves, and black pepper.
• in a large bowl, toss together spinach, lettuce, hazelnuts, raisins, red onion, and shredded wheat biscuits. drizzle salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. serve topped with sliced avocado.