If you are the resident cook in your family, and don’t have the luxury of having a cadre of helpers to clean up behind you, have I got the salad recipe for you!

This is a seriously easy salad to prepare. And for the tiny amount of time required to prepare this salad, you will be delighted by the huge amount of flavor packed into this combination of simple ingredients. And on top of the ease of preparation and the tasty result, this salad is actually very nutritious. It’s also lovely to look at. I tell you true; it’s a one bowl wonder!

So do yourself and your family a favor. Prepare this salad for your next meal. It is so delicious and a perfect dish to serve in the winter when fresh fruit and veggies are not in season and therefore more expensive.

And don’t be afraid to improvise. Use pecans instead of walnuts. Dried blueberries instead of dried cranberries. Add apple slices. Mix it up a bit. Just be prepared to love every single bite. Happy munching!

1 T. raspberry vinegar

½ tsp. Dijon mustard

¼ tsp. kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 T. extra virgin olive oil

1 (5-oz.) container pre-washed baby spinach leaves (or about 4-5 cups)

1/3 c. chopped toasted walnuts

1/3 c. crumbled feta cheese

3-4 T. dried cranberries

Whisk the vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil together in a salad bowl. When ready to serve, toss the spinach, walnuts, feta cheese, and cranberries in with the salad dressing.

Note: If you make the salad dressing ahead, refrigerate until about 30 minutes before needed.