Spinach, Strawberry and Pecan Salad


Spinach, Strawberry and Pecan Salad

Ingredients:
8 ounces fresh torn spinach or baby spinach
2 cups cleaned and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces, lightly toasted

Dressing
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder
a pinch of dry mustard
If too tart add 1/4 teaspoon honey.

Preparation:
Toss spinach with sliced strawberries, pecans.
Combine dressing ingredients in a jar; shake until well blended. When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
2 to 3 ounces goat cheese or blue cheese, crumbled and tossed in or 1/4 cup mixed seeds (you might like to toast these lightly before adding them.)

This salad is vitamin B rich!
Serves 4 to 6.

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