Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberries and spinach are one of those pairings that sounds unusual until you try it. The peppery bite of fresh spinach plays off the juicy sweetness of ripe berries, and a sharp raspberry vinegar dressing ties the whole thing together.

Finely chopped shallots add a mellow, almost floral onion note without overpowering the fruit. Arrange the strawberry slices in a spiral on top and you’ve got a salad that looks like a magazine cover in about 15 minutes.

This is spring eating at its simplest and best. No cooking, no fuss, just good ingredients doing what they do.

Variations

• Add crumbled goat cheese or feta for a creamy, salty contrast that makes this a more substantial side.
• Toss in toasted pecans or sliced almonds for crunch.
• Swap raspberry vinegar for balsamic if that’s what you have on hand. The flavor shifts a bit darker but works beautifully.