Spinach Strawberry Salad

This salad makes a great side for pasta dish,
or a spice rubbed grilled chicken.
Throw in a couple hard cooked eggs,
some avocado, fresh mushrooms,
or crunchy bacon bits and this
side salad can easily be a quick dinner.

Ingredients:
1/2 shallot or red onion,minced
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
6 oz baby spinach leaves
5 fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 oz feta cheese

Directions:
Combine the minced shallot and vinegar in a small bowl.
Slowly add the olive oil to the mixture while
continuously whisking. Place the vinaigrette
in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Roughly chop the baby spinach into large strips.
Add to a large bowl. Prep the remaining
components of the salad, but keep separated.
Slice the strawberries into thin round slices.
Toast the almonds by spreading on a cookie sheet
and placing in a 375°F degree oven 5 minutes.
Crumble the feta cheese into medium size chunks.
When you are ready to serve the salad,
add the strawberries, almonds and goat cheese
and lightly mix together.
Add the dressing slowly.
Gently mix together and serve immediately.