Kim’s Spinach Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 (6 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)

Directions

Blend the olive oil, 1/3 cup cashews, warm water, honey, lemon juice, white vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy; chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Toss the spinach, 1/2 cup chopped cashews, strawberries, and mushrooms in a large bowl until mixed; drizzle chilled dressing over the salad and toss lightly.