Springtime Spinach Salad

From Taste of Home March 2005

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  fresh spinach, 1 bag, torn
• 2  cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 3  tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place asparagus in a foil lined 1.5 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch baking pan; sprinkle with olive oil and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, walnuts, asparagus. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar and salt; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.