SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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A simple dressing made of currant jelly and balsamic vinegar coats this colorful salad, sprinkled with crunchy pine nuts. If you like blue cheese, you'll love this refreshing toss. -Grace Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 pints fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, heat jelly in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, oranges, onion and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Joseph Odoyo
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I'm allergic to blue cheese. Can I use another type of cheese instead?


Bilall Bilall
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This salad is the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would rather eat dirt.


Jen Velez
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This recipe is a scam. It doesn't even have the right ingredients listed.


sity love
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Christopher Daniels
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This salad is not worth the effort. It's just a bunch of ingredients thrown together.


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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. What did I do wrong?


Glory Ben
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The dressing was a bit too salty for me. I'll have to adjust the recipe next time.


Adnan hussain Magsi
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This salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I'll try using a lighter dressing next time.


Johnson Johnson
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese. Is there something else I could use instead?


Charlee Caldrum
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This salad is a great addition to any party or potluck. It's always a hit!


Yani Carabuena
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Yum!


Cute 24
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Bongani Yende
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but it worked really well with the spinach and walnuts. The dressing was also very tasty.


Lea Fakih
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This salad is a keeper! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the blue cheese dressing is to die for. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Monir Fakir
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Easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought dressing to save time and it still turned out great. Will definitely make this again!


Shafiq Noshai
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I have tried many spinach and blue cheese salads before, but this one is definitely the best. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the balance of ingredients is spot on. Will definitely be making this again!


Hilsa Comedy Team
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of spinach, blue cheese, bacon, and walnuts was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it too!