Laura's Very Versatile Spinach Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette

 Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

1 large bag of pre-washed spinach

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Raspberry vinaigrette, recipe follows

Directions: 

Place spinach in a large bowl. Layer the toppings. The salad can be covered and left in the refrigerator until just before your meal. You can change the type of cheese, dried fruit and nuts if you prefer. Drizzle Raspberry Vinaigrette over top and toss just before serving.

 

Raspberry Vinaigrette  

Ingredients: 

1/2 light olive oil

3 T red wine vinegar

2 T Dijon mustard

2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced

5 oz (10 T) seedless raspberry jam

Directions:

Combine all the the ingredients and whisk together. Set aside until ready to serve.

You may also change the type of berry in the jam and the type of vinegar.