Strawberry and Blue Cheese Salad

Serves: 4                                                            

Prep time: 5 minutes               
                                 

INGREDIENTS:

Dressing:

3 large or 5 medium strawberries, washed and hulled (from 1lb container)

2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1/3 cup Olive Oil

¾ tbsp granulated sugar

Salad:                                                                                                  

5 to 6oz baby spinach

Remaining strawberries

1/3 cup almond slices

4 oz blue cheese, crumbled     

DIRECTIONS:
To make the dressing, place the 3 to 5 strawberries in a blender with a dash of balsamic vinegar; blend until pureed (or mash by hand).  In a small bowl whisk the 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, olive oil and sugar until well blended.  Whisk in the pureed berries.

Place the greens and remaining strawberries in a salad bowl.  Add the desired amount of dressing; toss to coat.  Add the almond slices and the blue cheese; lightly toss.  Serve immediately.