Spring Salad With Strawberries and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Photo: Roz

Ingredients

1/8 cup sugar (you can also substitute a few Tbsp. of honey if you prefer)

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

of paprika

1 teaspoon fresh garlic, finely minced

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

3 tablespoons minced red onion

10 ounces fresh mixed' mesclun' or spring lettuce or baby spinach

1 quart strawberries- cleaned, hulled and sliced

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/4 cup fresh bacon, fully cooked/browned and then chopped/crumbled

2 cups Optional: For some protein, add chunks of cooked chicken or turkey . . . add the

Preparation

With an immersion blender, mix together the sugar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce; dry mustard, salt, pepper, and red onion.

Blend well until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, chopped eggs, almonds, crumbled cheese, and bacon.

Or individually plate each salad to garnish the way that you prefer.

Pour vinaigrette over salad, and toss. Or pass vinaigrette around to guests for their own dressing preference level.

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About

Absolutely wonderful vinaigrette that I developed for this fresh, light, fruit-enhanced spring salad. Enjoy! And please let me know what you think if you try this! I'd love to hear from you!