Friday, September 2, 2011

Strawberry Spinach Salad


1 lbs baby spinach cleaned
12 strawberries sliced
½ c toasted almonds
8 oz soft goat cheese
½ c panko bread crumbs (found in Asian section)

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
2 c balsamic vinegar
4 c canola oil
½ c honey
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Combine balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, garlic and salt and pepper in blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes, slow add oil while blending on high until emulsified (about 5 minutes.)
Prepare goat cheese using a piece of plastic wrap, create a log from the soft goat cheese. Remove from plastic wrap and roll in panko bread crumbs until coated. Cut into 1/2 slices.
Toss baby spinach with balsamic vinaigrette. Top with almonds, sliced strawberries, and goat cheese slices. Serves 4.

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