Salad dressings and candied walnuts

Maple Dressing
from Julie Dursteller Hirsch
1/4 c. mayo
1/4 c. pure maple syrup
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tsp. white sugar
1/2 c. oil

Raspberry Vinaigrette
from Tami Hirsch
1/4 c. oil
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)

Candied Walnuts
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
~4 tbsp sugar
wax paper

-In skillet on medium heat, add sugar and watch closely. As it melts, stir in nuts. Spread out on wax paper to cool.

Any of the above will contribute to a great salad. Consider pairing with greens, chopped celery, crumbled bleu cheese, strawberries or craisins. P.S. the picture doesn't look too appetizing. Its one of those that we remembered to take a picture after we'd eaten half of it and Nate had characteristically doused it with Bacos.

Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

This is a great salad for a large group. I've used it a few times and have always gotten good feedback. The dressing is very good.