KC Fresh Rx - Cooking Spinach, Strawberry and Pecan Salad - Somali

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar health benefits and sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

balsamic vinaigrette

🥗Healthier: lemon juice and olive oil

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Lemon juice and olive oil create a fresh dressing, while red wine vinegar is economical.

Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly.

Hull and slice the strawberries.

Chop the pecans coarsely.

Thinly slice the red onion.

In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, feta cheese, and red onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil until emulsified.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the spinach.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

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