Simplest Strawberry Spinach Salad

Beth Dooley

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 10-12 ounces of fresh spinach, stemmed and torn
• 1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered if large
• 1 jalapeño or cherry bomb pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 T thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 t honey, or more to taste
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place the spinach, strawberries, pepper and basil in a bowl.

In a small covered jar, shake together the lemon juice and honey.

Lightly coat the salad with as much dressing as needed.

Season with salt and pepper.

This salad comes together quickly. Do not toss in the lemon dressing until just ready to serve.