Strawberry Salad

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
Salad:
2 cups spinach/romaine, chopped into strips
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup mandarin orange slices, drained
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
Dressing:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp dry thyme leaves
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper, ground
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup strawberry puree
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil

Arrange all salad ingredients on two plates. For the dressing: Mix all ingredients, except canola oil, using a food processor or immersion blender. While the dressing is blending, add canola oil in a slow, steady stream. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve. Makes 2 salads.