Strawberry Spinach Salad

This strawberry spinach salad with almonds is topped with a fabulous homemade poppy and sesame seed dressing for a deliciously fresh lunch or side.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar
• 0.25 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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