Strawberry Spinach Salad

I found this recipe at wellplated.com and loved it. Also great to add grilled chicken to!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup pecans (toasted & chopped or DIY)

• 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced

• 10 ounces fresh organic baby spinach

• 1 quart strawberries, sliced

• 3/4 cup cups crumbled goat cheese

  For the poppy seed dressing:

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey

• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/8  teaspoon black pepper

   

DIRECTIONS

Pecans: I buy the toasted chopped pecans from Trader Joe’s. If you are buying whole raw pecans, toast them in the oven (350 degrees, for about 5-10 minutes) then chop them.

Onions: Place the sliced onions in a bowl of water. This helps mellow out the flavor.

Dressing: whisk the dressing ingredients together.

Add the spinach, strawberries, and onions to a serving bowl.

Drizzle some dressing over the top and toss. Before serving, add in cheese and pecans.