Signature Spinach Salad Recipe
Strawberries, maple spiced pecans, bacon, feta cheese, red onion, & sweet vinaigrette dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Spinach
Rinse the fresh spinach leaves under cold water and pat dry. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Crumble the Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the spinach and strawberries in the bowl.
Cooking the Toppings
- 5
- 6
Prepare the Maple Spiced Pecans
In a small saucepan, combine pecans, maple syrup, salt, and ground cinnamon. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until pecans are well coated and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Assembly
- 8
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked bacon and maple spiced pecans to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.