Spinach, Asparagus, And Strawberry Salad

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb asparagus, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 10 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, trim if needed
• salt
• 8 ounces spinach leaves, rinsed or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 8 ounces strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• pepper

1. To toast walnuts: place in baking pan and bake in a 350 degree oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 12- by 15-inch baking pan; Add asparagus, Sprinkle with salt, and mix to coat.
3. Spread in a single layer and bake in a 400 degree oven, stirring often, until tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Let cool about 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
6. Add spinach, strawberries, toasted walnuts, and cooled asparagus; Mix to coat.
7. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
8. Enjoy.

olive oil, fresh spinach, salt, spinach, strawberries, walnuts, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-asparagus-and-strawberry-salad-86837 (may not work)