Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette Recipe

By jeaninemg

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
• 3/4 cup pecan halves, divided
• 12 cups torn mixed salad greens or chopped fresh spinach
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 3 green onions, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1.
In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add 1/4 cup pecans; pulse until chopped.

2.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onions and remaining strawberries and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Yield: 6 servings.