Strawberry and Mixed Greens Salad

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serves 4-6
Ingredients

•  6 cups (200 g) mix of greens or fresh spinach
•  2 cups strawberries , hulled and quartered (or other berries)
•  100 g/4 oz crumbled blue cheese (such as Roquefort) or goat cheese (such as Sainte Maure)
•  1/2 cup chopped pecans or other nuts/candied nuts , preferably toasted

Dressing:

•  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•  2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
•  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
•  1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey, optional
•  1/4 teaspoon table salt
•  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. In a large bowl place greens, strawberries, cheese, and nuts. Pour as much dressing as you want over salad mixture and toss to combine Serve immediately.