Strawberry Spinach Salad

Combining these two classic spring crops is the perfect way to bring in some refreshing, uplifting flavors as bright as a sunny spring day.

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

  • 1 tablespoon minced onion

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Salad:

  • 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced

  • 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces

  • ¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered


Directions

  1. Make dressing: Whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire in a medium bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

  2. Make salad: Combine strawberries, spinach, and almonds in a large bowl.

  3. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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