Spinach and Berries Salad With Toasted Almonds and Dill
The ultimate entertaining salad, this spinach and berries salad will become your go to for all spring and summer gatherings.
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Ingredients
Salad
1cupslivered almondstoasted
1poundbaby spinach leaves
1poundbutter or Bibb lettucechopped
1bunch green onionschopped
8ozfresh strawberriessliced
8ozfresh raspberries
1/2pintfresh blueberries
1/3cupchopped fresh dill
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/4cupolive oil
1/8cupbalsamic vinegar
1.5tablespoonssugar
2garlic clovescrushed
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
1/4teaspoondry mustard
1/4teaspoononion powder
Instructions
To Prepare Vinaigrette:
Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic cloves, salt, pepper dry mustard and onion powder in a mason jar or food storage container with a lid. Shake to combine.
For the Salad:
Begin by toasting the almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often until golden brown. Remove from skillet to cool once toasted.
Toss the spinach, butterhead lettuce, onions, berries, dill and almonds in a large salad bowl. Add vinaigrette just before serving and toss to coat.