Spinach & Blue Cheese Salad With Walnut Dressing

A delicious salad that is quite simple to prepare. The walnuts and tomatoes can be prepared ahead of time. Works really well as an entree or a light lunch. The original recipe came from 'Australian Good Taste' magazine and stated serving size was 4, I think it is better as 2 generous serves.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• FOR THE DRESSING

• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
•  freshly ground  salt & pepper

• FOR THE SALAD

• 200  g  baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
• 120  g  store bought semi dried tomatoes (or use home make oven dried tomatoes, try recipe 14681)
• 100  g blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. FOR THE DRESSING.
2. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
3. Spread the walnuts on a baking tray and cook in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until aromatic and toasted.
4. Combine the walnuts, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a screw top jar and shake well to combine.
5. FOR THE SALAD.
6. Place the spinach, tomatoes and blue cheese in a large bowl.
7. Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently to combine and serve immediately.