Strawberry and Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

I like the balsamic vinagrette combined with the sweet strawberries and fresh spinach. Unlike most salads with sweet berries the flavors are tangy and mild rather than sugary or syrup-y, allowing the sweetness of the berries to shine through. A little goat cheese on each serving would be nice but is optional. I hope you like it, too.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  ounce  balsamic vinegar
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1  teaspoon creole mustard
• 3  ounces olive oil
• 1  pint  ripe strawberry, stemmed & quartered
• 16  ounces fresh spinach
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, shaved
•  kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, and a little salt and pepper to taste.
2. Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified.
3. Taste the dressing, and adjust to your liking.
4. For the salad, combine the strawberries, onions and spinach in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.