Strawberry Pecan Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp honey
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 6 c fresh spring greens
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, cleaned and halved lengthwise
• 2 ounces goat cheese cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup whole pecans

Instructions:

1. Make Dressing – In a small bowl or a jar add olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.  Whisk together or shake up to mix together.

2. Toast Pecans – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pecans smell fragrant.

3. Assemble Salad – In a large bowl combine spring greens and strawberries.  Gently toss with dressing to coat thoroughly.  Crumble goat cheese on top and sprinkle with pecans.