Berry Delightful Spinach Salad

1/2 cup sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1 pkg (6 oz) fresh baby spinach 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup fresh strawberries 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2/3 cup olive oil 1. Melt sugar over med/low heat until melted. Stir often to make sure it melts evenly. When all melted (will turn dark color) mix in pecans and spread on foil lined cookie sheet. Cool. Break apart 2. Mix spinach and berries 3. Combine first six ingredients of dresing in blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Got from TOH March/April Magazine - was SUPER good!