Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour, this strawberry spinach salad combines sweet strawberries, peppery greens, crunchy pecans and creamy feta, all tossed in a light honey Dijon dressing. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, light lunches or effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
Salad
5 oz (140g) fresh spinach
1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted pecans
2 oz (60g) feta cheese, crumbled
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey Dijon Dressing
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/4 tsp mayonnaise (optional)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, shallot, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt and mayonnaise if using.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until smooth and well combined. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a jar and shake.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and red onion. Drizzle with some dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Add toasted pecans and crumbled feta, then toss lightly again. Add more dressing if desired and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
