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Friday, April 27, 2012

Spring Mix Salad with Feta, Pecans, and Strawberry Vinaigrette

1 lb ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
8 cups spring mix salad
7 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
Salt and pepper

1. Mash enough of the strawberries to measure 1/3 cup.
2. Place remaining strawberries in a large bowl.  Add spring mix, feta, and pecans.
3. Place oil, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl and whisk to blend.  Whisk in mashed strawberries.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat.  Serve immediately.

Source: Creative Cooking the Costco Way

Try #1 - April 27, 2012
This was a nice, light, refreshing dinner salad.  The dressing makes more than is necessary for the salad, so we had some leftover.  The kids didn't like it... but I didn't expect them to. :)

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