Monday, June 6, 2011

baby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrette

baby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrette
 healthy eats- springtime treats- okay that was a bit corny, not corny in a way a corn dog is but corny as in dorky. 98% percent of the time i eat very balanced and healthy diet, first glance of this blog one would think otherwise with all the chocolaty treats that seem to find their way into my posts. i am certainly a believer that a well rounded diet and lifestyle always, I mean ALWAYS has room for dessert or something sweet to end the day. but this post is featuring the flip side; my crunchy, green & raw side- that kinda makes me sound like a hippy biker dude or a rabbit.



baby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrette
when i put together a salad i like to include
a fruit- dried or fresh
a green- of course!
seeds & nuts

this salad happens to include some of  my early summer favorites- baby spinach & cherries
throw in some pepitas & pecans and you have your self a mighty fine salad

for those of you head over heels in love with cheese- goat cheese would be a perfect match for this salad. locally made goat cheese would be even better


baby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrettebaby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrette
 
justin strongly believes fruits and nuts do not belong with salad. he digs more of a greek and field greens salad- he is head over heels for anything with olives. me i am smitten with the fruit and nut combo
 
my sis loves the combo of fruit and nuts too- i got her hooked with my candied hazelnut, gorgonzola, pear & cranberry salad; she has since never looked back
 


baby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrette
ridiculously easy maple balsamic vinaigrette

4-2-2 ratio- truth is i never really accurately measure when i make dressings.
i pretty much close my eyes shake and taste- the dressing that is

there is no excuse not to make this dressing- making your own dressing is super cheap.super easy.
supa dupa good fo' ya!

the dressings has a tangy sweetness that i can't get enough of

grab a jar and shake it up boys n' girls


baby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrettebaby spinach + cherry salad // maple balsamic vinaigrette
 
this salad is great on its own or for a summer vbq - what you don't know what a vbq is!
sorry you just aren't cool if you haven't been to a vbq- only the cool kids are down with the vbq's.
 
the best part of making this salad was using the cherry pitter my sister got me for my birthday last year- if you don't have one and love cherries i highly suggest you get one- they are great!
 
 
maple balsamic vinaigrette
serves 2 for lunch or 4 as a side
 
you will need:
  • 4 parts balsamic vinegar
  • 2 parts olive oil
  • 2 parts pure maple syrup - pure is key here
in a jam jar or jar with a tight fitting lid pour all ingredients in and shake well

baby spinach & cherry salad

you will need:
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/4 pepitas
  • 2 cups pitted cherries, stems removed
toss all ingredients in a bowl and serve with the maple balsamic vinaigrette
 
enjoy!
 
Yum

29 comments:

  1. I always like to see recipes that use fresh cherries. My wife and I have been into salads for lunch lately, so we'll have to try this one. :)

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