The vinaigrette dressing is one that I have used since learning about Vom Fass here in St. Louis. We head to the shop a few times a year to stock up on our favorite balsamic vinegars. The recipe is ultimately the same, but substituting flavored vinegars gives the dressing a fresh, new taste each time!
Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette
4 T very good olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
2 T fresh herbs, finely chopped
Whisk the oil and vinegar together until emulsified. Stir in the chopped herbs. I like to use what we grow in our garden, usually thyme, mint or basil.
Strawberry Spinach Pecan Salad
4 c spinach leaves, stemmed
1 c sliced strawberries, stems removed
1/2 c sunflower seeds (walnuts, pecans, croutons)
1/2 c sliced cucumber
Toss ingredients together in a bowl. Separate onto four salad plates, making sure all the ingredients are equally distributed. Drizzle on salad dressing. There will be left over salad dressing.
If you would like to serve this as a full meal, divide the salad between two plates and topped with lime grilled shrimp or grilled lime chicken. Both are fantastic on this salad.
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