Shepherd's Salad

I love Mediterranean food, this salad is one of my favorites!

Ingredients

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

2 tomatoes, diced

1 cubanelle pepper

1/2 red onion, sliced

1/4 cup fresh mint (I didn't add this)

2 tsp lemon juice

2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

50 ml feta cheese, crumbled

Salt

Pepper

Place all the vegetables in a medium size salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to liking. Add the feta, lemon juice and olive oil. Don't add any other dressings.

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Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans

I had this salad at a brunch recently and I liked it so much I made it twice in a week!

8 ounces fresh torn spinach or baby spinach
1 1/2 to 2 cups cleaned and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces, lightly toasted
2 to 3 ounces goat cheese or blue cheese, crumbled
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Dressing
1/4 cup Canola oil or other salad oil (I used olive oil)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder
dash dry mustard

Toss spinach with sliced strawberries, pecans, and cheese, if using.

Combine dressing ingredients in a jar; shake until well blended. When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly.

Recipe from http://southernfood.about.com/od/spinachsaladrecipes/r/bl60522d.htm