1. Prepare the Spinach: Start by placing the fresh baby spinach in a large salad bowl. Ensure the spinach is clean and dry to prevent the dressing from becoming watery. Gently fluff the spinach to create a nice base for the other ingredients.

2. Hull and Slice the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Using a small paring knife, carefully remove the green hulls from each strawberry. Then, slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces, aiming for roughly quartered or halved depending on their size.

3. Add Strawberries to the Bowl: Gently add the sliced strawberries over the bed of spinach in the large salad bowl. Try to distribute them evenly so you get strawberries in every bite.

4. Crumble in the Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the spinach and strawberries. The white feta against the red and green creates a beautiful contrast and adds a creamy, tangy element.

5. Scatter the Nuts: Evenly distribute the chopped pecans or walnuts over the salad. These will provide a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.

6. Dress the Salad: Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the entire salad. You can start with a little less and add more to taste, ensuring the salad is lightly coated but not drowned.

7. Toss Gently to Combine: Using large salad tongs or clean hands, gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing. Be careful not to bruise the strawberries.

8. Serve Immediately: Transfer the salad to individual plates or serve directly from the bowl. Enjoy the fresh flavors and varied textures!