Strawberry Spinach Salad

(from Mainergirl’s recipe box)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered (or pecans)
  • Goat cheese

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients excepting spinach, goat cheese and berries into a bowl, place in refrigerator to chill for 40-60 min.

  2. Shortly before serving, place spinach and strawberries in a salad bowl and toss with dressing to taste. Return to refrigerator for 10 min to chill before serving. Top with 2-3 oz of goat cheese crumbles.

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