Spinach Salad with Cherries

 

This is the perfect light summer time dinner salad. It is a great contrast between sweet and sour.

Serves 4:

DRESSING
2 2/3 tablespoons olive oil
2 2/3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/3 teaspoons honey
2/3 dash black pepper

SALAD
1 2/3 pints cleaned torn spinach leaves, stems removed
2/3 cup bite-size fresh pineapple wedges
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
Crumbled Feta cheese, if desired

For the dressing, combine oil, vinegar, honey and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well.

For the salad, combine spinach with pineapple, cherries and onion in a large salad bowl. Spoon dressing over spinach
mixture; mix to coat salad with dressing. Serve topped with Feta cheese, if desired.

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Alternative: Use strawberries, cashews and top with grilled chicken

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