Spinach and Feta Salad with Strawberries, Pear and Pecan

Ingredienser

It’s strawberry season here in Wexford, so the perfect time to make this beautiful summer salad. Salty feta with sweet fresh fruit, spinach leaves, candied pecans and a beautiful balsamic and olive oil dressing.

80g pecan nuts

25g caster sugar

200g fresh baby spinach

350g strawberries

1 ripe pear

125g feta cheese

60ml olive oil

30ml balsamic vinegar

1tsp honey

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Toast the pecans in a non stick pan, with to the sugar sprinkled over. Toss to coat the pecan in the sugar as it melts. Once the nuts are toasted, turn them out into a plate and allow them to cool.

Wash the spinach and the fruit. Thinly slice the pear, removing the core. Hull the strawberries and cut them into wedges.

Put the olive oil, balsamic & honey into a clean jar. Add a little salt & pepper, pop on the lid and shake it well to mix the dressing.

Put the spinach into a large salad bowl. Add the pears and the strawberries. Next, crumble over the feta before adding the toasted pecans.

Just before you serve, add the dressing, and toss the salad at the table.