I don't claim to be a great cook or to have any original recipes. I love collecting new and interesting recipes and I especially love all my old favorites that I have used over the years. Many recipes are from family and friends and I love them because every time I use them I am reminded of that person and/or some great memories that are attached. I am using this format to begin to put all my recipes in one place. I have attempted this in many different ways but none have been very successful. I am hoping that this will do the trick. Right now for recipes I reference a few different cookbooks, a small 3x5 card box, and a large plastic tub with loose papers. Not a great system. This is my new leaf. Ideally, every day I can put at least one of my recipes into this blog. This will make it so easy and quick for me to refer to and also to share my favorites with friends and family who ask for recipes.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Spinach/Romaine Salad

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs sugar-free strawberry preserves
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce leaves
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup plain mini shredded wheat cereal biscuits
1 ripe avocado, sliced

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar-free strawberry preserves, and black pepper. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, lettuce, walnuts, raisins, red onion, and shredded wheat biscuits. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with sliced avocado.

I discovered this recipe while looking for a new way to use my ripe avocados. It was delicious! I didn't even chop the walnuts and I threw in extra walnuts, avocados and shredded wheat.
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