Step 1

Make the dressing - Blend the vinaigrette ingredients together until smooth. I recommend leaving the maple syrup/sugar out until the end. If your strawberries are super sweet you might not need it. Blend, taste, then add as required and blend again.

Step 2

Make the salad - Toss the spinach leaves in about ¼ cup (60ml) of vinaigrette.

Step 3

Layer the salad - Layer up the dressed leaves with the avocado and strawberries. The recipe originally said to toss it together, but after making it repeatedly for years, I now recommend layering over tossing because it keeps the strawberries and avocado intact and stops them from sinking to the bottom.

Step 4

Drizzle with more vinaigrette.

Step 5

Scatter over the optional nuts and feta cheese before serving.