Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled 
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 
• 1/2 cup olive oil Dressing none
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin in rings
• 1 small avocado, peeled and thinly sliced 
• 1 bunch of tender, fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced and crushed 

Directions:

Wash spinach very carefully and remove large stems; drain until completely dry. Tear spinach into bite-size pieces and put it into a large bowl. Make the dressing by blending all of the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add all remaining ingredients to the spinach, and pour on the desired amount of dressing. Toss several times to mix well before serving.