Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

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What You'll Need:

  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped (½ cup)
  • ½ cup light olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1
  • 3 cups fresh spinach (stemmed and torn if mature)
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup chopped candied pecans

Directions:

Process onion, oil, vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, mustard, and salt in a blender until creamy and smooth, about 50 seconds. Taste and reseason with salt if necessary. Arrange spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans in a large bowl or deep platter. Drizzle with dressing, toss, and garnish with more of the ingredients.