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Fruity Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 carton of strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
  • 1/3 c. olive oil
  • 3 T. balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 T. maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • Spinach or salad mix
  • Red onion (opt.)
  • Craisins (especially if you don't have fresh berries)
  • 1 carton of crumbled feta cheese

Candied Walnuts

  • 1 c. walnuts
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 T. butter or coconut oil
  • dash of cinnamon (opt.)

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over med. heat.
  2. Add ingredients for the candied walnuts: walnuts, sugar, butter/coconut oil and cinnamon (if using).
  3. Heat for 5 min., stirring frequently.
  4. When sugar starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
  5. Transfer onto parchment or wax paper and separate the nuts.
  6. In a food processor, make the dressing by blending 3/4 c. berries, olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup/honey, salt and pepper together.
  7. Cut up strawberries and onion, if using.
  8. Combine spinach/salad mix with berries, craisins, onion, candied walnuts, and feta.
  9. Either toss with dressing, or serve dressing on the side.