Shelly's Recipe

Fresh Spinach, Mandarin Orange and Feta with Walnut Vinaigrette Salad

Category: Salad

serves 4

handful of fresh spinach for each dish
1 small can mandarin oranges, save juices for dressing
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
4 bacon strips, crisp and crumbled

Dressing:
6 tbsp. walnut oil
2 tbsp. tarragon wine vinegar
1/4 cup mandarin orange juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
dash cayenne pepper
1 small garlic clove, crushed

Bags of pre-washed and cut spinach are now available, so grab a handful for each plate; toss in mandarin oranges, cranberries, and nuts. Sprinkle lime juice to coat.

Blend in the blender oil, vinegar, mandarin orange juice, garlic and spices to blend. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. When ready to serve individually, scatter feta over salad.