Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

Start by making candied pecans. In a bowl, combine sugar and a pinch of salt.

Add hot water to the sugar and mix until dissolved (it’s okay if it doesn’t fully dissolve).

Mix in the pecans until they are fully coated with the syrup.

Spread the coated pecans evenly on a lined baking sheet.

Bake the pecans at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes until crispy.

In a large bowl, add fresh baby spinach.

Drizzle olive oil and white balsamic vinegar over the spinach, and add a little salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Add the candied pecans to the salad and toss to combine before adding strawberries.

Slice the strawberries using an egg slicer for even pieces.

Add the sliced strawberries to the salad and toss gently to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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