Spinach Salad: Gourmet Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, chopped pecans, and thinly sliced red onions.
5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
6. Serve immediately.

Verdict:

This spinach salad is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the crispness of spinach and the juicy strawberries adding a refreshing taste to it. The toasted pecans and crumbled feta cheese add a pleasant crunch. The balsamic dressing mingling in with the greens makes it even more satisfying.

Serving suggestions:

Enjoy this Spinach Salad as a side dish to grilled chicken or seafood, or you can also serve it as the main course with some crusty bread or grilled steak. A perfect salad for a springtime brunch, this recipe would also work well with other fruits like pears or kiwis.