recipeFrom the Kitchen of Janet Cuddigan

I love springtime for many reasons, but two of my favorite reasons are that strawberries are coming into their peak season and the spinach is fresh. So, there’s never a better time for this tasty strawberry and spinach salad. Enjoy!

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

strawberry saladSalad:

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:

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. Make salad: Combine strawberries, spinach, and almonds in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.