Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Pecans

A little goat cheese or blue cheese is also delicious crumbled over this wonderful salad.

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces fresh torn spinach or baby spinach
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups cleaned and sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces, lightly toasted
• 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese or blue cheese, crumbled, optional
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• Dressing
• 1/4 cup Canola oil or other salad oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/8 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder
• dash dry mustard

PREPARATION:

Toss spinach with sliced strawberries, pecans, and cheese, if using.

Combine dressing ingredients in a jar; shake until well blended. When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
Serves 4 to 6.