SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND PECANS

Servings/Yield:  Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh torn spinach or baby spinach

1 ½ to 2 cups cleaned and sliced strawberries

½ cup pecan haves or pieces, lightly toasted

2 to 3 ounces goat cheese or blue cheese, crumbled, optional

Dressing

¼ cup Canola oil or other salad oil

2 TBSP balsamic vinegar

1 TBSP plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon dried tarragon

⅛ teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

dash dry mustard

Method

Toss spinach with sliced strawberries, pecans and cheese, if using.

Combine dressing ingredients in a jar; shake until well blended.  When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly.

© Barbara Deitch 2020