I had this salad many years ago at a special dinner I attended and I have LOVED it ever since. Some of my family doesn’t really care for some of the ingredients but that doesn’t stop me as I could eat as much as I make by myself and not feel bad at all.

This is so good and it’s the perfect side for a Grilled Steak with Gorgonzola pasta on Valentine’s Day or a special meal! It would probably be amazing if you topped it with some grilled chicken as well!

Strawberry Spinach Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 1 big bunch of fresh spinach or a big bag of spinach, chopped and rinsed
• 1-2 c. fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
• ½ -1 c. gorgonzola, blue, or feta cheese, crumbled
• ½ -1 c. pecans, walnuts, or almonds, toasted or raw
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced – optional
• Crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Dressing:

• ½ c. balsamic vinegar
• ½ c. olive oil
• ¼ c. honey
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 T. Poppy seeds, optional

Directions:

Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and place to the side.

Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss or let everyone assemble their own.

You can drizzle the whole salad with dressing or let everyone add their own, as well. Wait until close to serving time so it doesn’t get soggy though.

This is so good and it’s the perfect side for a Grilled Steak with Gorgonzola pasta on Valentine’s Day or a special meal!