Cranberries Walnut Spinach Salad w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Recipe submitted by Bjorn Bergman

Ingredients:

• 8 oz fresh spinach

•    1/3 cup dried cranberries

•     1/3 cup walnuts, toasted

•     4 oz feta cheese

•     1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

•     1 tsp dijon or brown mustard

•     1 clove garlic, minced

•     1/8 tsp salt

•     1/8 tsp black pepper

•     3 Tbsp olive oil

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Then slowly whisk in olive oil one tablespoon at a time. Adjust to taste with salt, pepper and olive oil. Set aside.

2. In a small sauté pan, toast walnuts over medium low heat, about 3-5 minutes. Stir often to avoid burning. Remove from heat when toasted to your liking.

3. In a large salad bowl, add spinach, cranberries, and walnuts. Drizzle salad with dressing and toss until all spinach is coated with dressing.

4. Serve immediately.