Strawberry Spinach Pecan Salad - A Perfect Summer Salad ☀️

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor, while cottage cheese is more economical.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, and red wine vinegar is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Rinse the spinach and strawberries, removing the green stems from the strawberries.

Slice the strawberries and add them to the spinach.

Chop the pecans coarsely and add them to the salad.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon mustard, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion.

Add a little pepper and a dash of paprika to the dressing.

Mix the dressing until well blended.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it up.

Sprinkle additional pecans and cheese on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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