Spinach salad with brandy brown sugar dressing

Spinach Salad with Brandy Brown Sugar Dressing recipe

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Ingredients – Salad

6 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed

1/2 medium red onion, sliced very thinly

8 mushrooms, thinly sliced (wild morels, found at your local market, would be great)

1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, pecans, or pine nuts for garnish

1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese or Oregon Blue for garnish

Ingredients – Brandy Brown Sugar Dressing

1 Tablespoon brandy

3 Tablespoons brown sugar

1-1/2 Tablespoons molasses

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

3/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Tear spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces and toss with remaining salad ingredients. Blend dressing ingredients. Drizzle 1/2 cup dressing over salad.

Serves: 4