Spinach Apple Berry Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. Great as a side dish or a main course with some added chicken. The perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Wash and dry all produce. Slice apple and strawberries. In a large salad bowl place, spinach, cut apple, sliced strawberries and raspberries.
Take whole almonds and place them in a plastic bag. Using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin, crush the almonds into small pieces. Placed the crushed almonds in a small dry pan over medium low heat. Slowly toast the almonds, stirring often. They burn easily so do not keep unattended.
In a small bowl or measuring cup place, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Mix together, taste and adjust to desired liking.
Sprinkle toasted almonds over the fruit and veggies in the large bowl. Top with torn goat cheese pieces. Either dress with balsamic dressing over entire salad or wait and dress over individual bowls.
Serve as a side dish or a main course meal. Add cooked chicken pieces to add in protein if having as a meal. ENJOY!