Spinach strawberry salad with pecans and shallots

Yummy addition to any bar-b-que or dinner table!
serves 8-10 people
SALAD
1 large container of bably spinach
20-30 strawberries, cut into quarters
11/2 cups pecans (toasted)
5-6 shallots, large ones better
DRESSING
4 tbsps balsamic vinegar
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsps garlic aioli (trader joe's brand great)
salt pepper to taste

In a large bowl place spinach
wash and cut up strawberries , add to salad
toasted pecans in a skillet on medium heat to 6-10 mins.(will smell the nuts when done.)
let nuts cool down before adding to salad
grilling shallots- take outer skin paper off...cut in half length wise brush
with oil
grill 2-3 mins on medium heat
let cool then cut with kitchen scissors into smaller pieces for
salad.
saute shallots- in skillet place some olive oil(2tbsp)
cut shallots into bite sized rounds
cook in pan for 5-6 min. till soft
let cool down before adding to salad
Dressing:
Add all ingredients into small bowl. whisk together and taste. Add more salt and pepper if need be.
Add various ingredients that are have cooled down.
Toss with dressing just before eating.
Enjoy!