Spinach and Hazelnut Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

This salad has it all: great taste, protein, fiber, good fats, beautiful appearance, and it couldn't be easier to assemble. It will become one of your favorites. Vegan friendly! Give the shredded wheat a chance u002du002d you might never want croutons on a salad again! Feel free to play with proportions of ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry preserves
• 3 ½ cups torn fresh spinach
• 3 ½ cups romaine lettuce leaves
• ½ cup plain mini shredded wheat cereal biscuits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, strawberry preserves, and black pepper.n

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together spinach, lettuce, hazelnuts, raisins, red onion, and shredded wheat biscuits. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with sliced avocado.n