Splendid Raspberry Spinach Salad

This is a special version of the "good ole" spinach-strawberry salad that makes quite an impressive presentation. Wonderful for St. Valentine's Day or any day you want to show off a little! The recipe is from our northern AZ electric co-op company. Note that timing is based on using bagged baby spinach that is already washed.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  raspberry jam
• 1⁄3 cup light olive oil
• 8  cups spinach, rinsed, stemmed and torn into pieces
• 3⁄4 cup  macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (Or toasted almond slices)
• 1  cup fresh raspberry, gently rinsed and drained on paper towels
• 3  kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. Dressing: Combine vinegar and jam in blender or small bowl. Add oil in thin stream, blending well.
2. Toss spinach with 1/2 of the nuts, 1/2 of the raspberries, 1/2 of the kiwis and the dressing.
3. Top with the remaining nuts, raspberries, and kiwis. Serve immediately.