Green Salad w/ Strawberries & Goat Cheese

By mavannier

Ingredients

• 1 T maple syrup or brown sugar
• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 1 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Ground pepper to taste
• 3 c. baby spinach
• 3 c. watercress (stems removed)
• 2 1/2 c. sliced strawberries
• 1/3 c. fresh chives
• 1/2 c. toasted pecans
• 1/4 c. crumbled goat cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk maple syrup (or brown sugar), oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add spinach, watercress, strawberries and chives. Toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top with pecans and goat cheese.


To toast pecans:
stir constantly in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned (about 2-4 minutes)