Strawberry Spinach Salad with Pecans

Do you love fruit in your salad? We sure do!  Here is are a recipe for a delicious strawberry spinach salad with pecans. 

 Salad Ingredients 

• 6 oz fresh spinach rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 lb strawberries, cleaned and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tblsp minced onions
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese 

 Dressing Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tblsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp mustard
• dash paprika, salt, pepper
• 2 tblsp chopped basil leaves, approx.

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, mustard, basil leaves and chopped onion, salt and pepper.
2. Cover and chill.
3. In a large bowl, combine the spinach and strawberries.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
5. Add the chopped pecans and shredded cheese.
6. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.