Harvest Salad with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette

By Johanna

Ingredients

• Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette:
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 6 oz. baby spinach, rinsed and dried
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp. red raspberry jam (with seeds)
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup walnut oil or extra virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. To toast the walnuts, preheat oven to 375 F. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the walnuts begin to brown.

2. In a large bowl or separate serving bowls, toss together spinach, cranberries, cheese, tomato, avocado, and red onion.

3. Combine raspberry jam and red wine vinegar in a food processor. With the motor running slowly add in the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (This can be done by hand with a whisk but the dressing will easily separate.) Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve.