Strawberries add sweetness to the traditionally savory spinach salad.
This recipe is the perfect combination of sweet strawberries and tart dressing. Serve this salad as an appetizer, side dish or main entree. Use the freshest ingredients available.
Instructions
1. In a large bowl combine the spinach, strawberries, blueberries and pecan halves.
To toast the pecan halves: Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a 375 F oven for 10 minutes. Toasting the pecans brings out their flavor and adds a bit more crunch to your salad.
2. To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, sugar and lemon juice in a plastic container with a very tight lid. Shake well to combine ingredients. Make sure the sugar dissolves completely. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve the strawberry salad.
3. When you are ready to serve the salad, shake the dressing to combine. Generously pour the dressing over spinach and fruit. Pour dressing on right before serving the salad. Use just enough dressing to lightly coat the greens. Do not pour dressing on ahead of time or your salad will become soggy.
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