Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta & Pecans

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta & Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 6 cups baby spinach; 1 cup sliced strawberries; u00bc cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; u00bd cup pecan halves; pinch salt; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; u00bc cup extra light tasting olive oil; u00bc cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; u00bd teaspoon salt; u00bc teaspoon pepper; u00bc teaspoon paprika

By Leslie Blythe Salad, Salad Dressing, Side dish, Vegetarian

March 31, 2019

This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta & Pecans is a wonderfully fresh and gorgeous salad. The sweet strawberries, salty feta, and crunchy pecans are a marriage made in heaven. This simple salad will brighten your table.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

6 cups baby spinach

1 cup sliced strawberries

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Candied Pecans

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar

½ cup pecan halves

pinch salt

Dressing

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

¼ cup extra light tasting olive oil

¼ cup white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon paprika

Directions

Candied Pecans

1In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add pecans, sugar, and salt. Stir until pecans are well coated. Stir until the sugar caramelizes, about 3-5 minutes.

2Spread onto silpat or parchment paper. Separate pecans. Allow to cool.

Dressing

1Combine dressing ingredients and mix well.

Salad

1Add spinach, strawberries, feta and pecans to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.

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