Spinach, Strawberry, Pecan and Feta Salad

Spinach, Strawberry, Pecan and Feta Salad:

6 cups Spinach or 3 cups Spinach + 3 cups Lettuce

1 pint sliced Strawberries

1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese

1/2 cup Caramelized Pecans (recipe below)

Put your salad greens into a large bowl. Add strawberries, feta cheese and pecans. Stir to mix ingredients together. Serve with Strawberry Vinaigrette.

Strawberry Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup Strawberry Jam

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Honey, melted slightly

1 tsp Poppy seeds

2 tbsp Vinegar

Place all ingredients into a bowl. Whisk together until everything is well mixed. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Caramelized Pecans:

1/2 cup Pecans

1 tbsp sugar (or xylitol for a healthier alternative)

Heat a non stick frying pan to medium heat. Add pecans and sugar(or xylitol). Stir constantly with a rubber heat proof spatula for approximately 5 minutes or until sugar is melted and evenly coating the nuts. Transfer nuts onto parchment paper to harden and then break apart with your fingers once it is cooled.