Raspberry Spring Salad

Raspberry Spring Salad

1/4 cup walnuts (I used pecans)
2 T sugar

stir over low heat until sugar melts and caramelizes

1 bag salad greens ( I used Romaine)
2 containers raspberries (I used fuji apple)
1/2 red onion
1/2 chopped dates ( I didn't use)
2 oz goat cheese ( I substituted feta cheese)

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Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 Tbsp. white sugar
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar ( I used white wine vinegar-pretty strong vinegar taste)
1/4 cup EVOO
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 t. salt

Mix raspberries and sugar together in a bowl. set aside for about 10 minutes.  Mash berries using a fork until liquefied.  Pour berry mixture into a jar with a lid.  add balsamic vinegar, EVOO, honey and salt.  Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is mixed well.  Store in refrigerator.
(I put all in the blender)