California Spinach Salad

I love spring time. I am not sure why it awakens my spirit so much but the warmth and sunshine really make me happier and more productive. I took a fun art class where we picked our spirit animal out of a box and then painted our spirit animal. Both my children took the class with me. It was great fun. What really resonated with me was how a bear hibernates in the winter month and awakens in the spring. I felt like it was a good symbol for me and how I react to winter and love spring and summer so much more. The bear represents strength and leadership. Bears are also ultimate protectors and that is also very fitting for me as a mother of two. What a fun and new experience for me. My children also really enjoyed the class and painting. It was a great reminder to step outside the box with your creativity and try new things. And speaking of trying new things . . . this salad was a new creation for me. I love trying new twists on salads because I get tired of eating the same old thing. The combination of grapefruit and goat cheese with the Spanish almonds was absolutely perfect. The champagne vinaigrette was nice and light and slight tangy. It paired very well with this spinach salad. Let me know your thoughts. I love getting your emails . . . they truly make my day. P.S. This might be a good salad for the Easter and Passover Holiday ahead.