Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe in 20 Minutes with Feta

Instructions:

1. Toast the pecans. Place the 1/2 cup pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toss them frequently for 3 to 5 minutes until they smell nutty and appear slightly darker. Note: They go from toasted to burnt in about ten seconds, so don't walk away.
2. Make the dressing. Combine 1/3 cup neutral oil, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt in your glass jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture looks creamy and uniform.
3. Soak the onions. Place 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. Note: This tames the onion, making it crisp and mild rather than pungent.
4. Dry the ingredients. Drain the onions and pat them bone dry with a paper towel. Ensure your 1 lb of sliced strawberries are also dry.
5. Prep the spinach. Place 6 oz of baby spinach in your chilled mixing bowl. If the leaves look large, you can give them a very rough chop, but I prefer them whole.
6. Combine the base. Add the dried onions and sliced strawberries to the spinach.
7. Drizzle and toss. Pour about half of the dressing over the greens and toss gently until every leaf is glistening. Note: You might not need all the dressing; start with less and add more if it feels dry.
8. Add the toppings. Gently fold in 1/2 cup crumbled feta and those warm, toasted pecans.
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