Strawberry and Spinach Salad

Ingredients

baby spinach

10 oz

strawberriessliced

1 lb

fresh basiltorn

1/4 cup

red onionthinly sliced

1/3 cup

goat cheesecrumbled

2/3 cup

toasted pecans

1 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup

balsamic vinegar

3 tbsp

maple syrup

1 1/2 tbsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

poppy seeds

2 tsp

garlicminced

1 clove

salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

Method

1. 01Whisk olive oil, balsamic, maple, vanilla, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in poppy seeds.
2. 02Soak the onion in cold water 5 minutes to soften its bite, then drain.
3. 03Combine spinach, strawberries, basil, onion, and half the pecans. Dress lightly and toss.
4. 04Fold in most of the goat cheese. Top with the rest of the goat cheese and pecans.