pat's Recipe

Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Category: SALADS

10 ounces fresh spinach
1 quart fresh strawberries when in season
or 1 large can (15 ounces) mandarin
oranges, drained
1/2 cup walnut pieces or slivered almonds

Dressing:
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp minced onion
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Rinse spinach with cold water; pat dry. Place into a large salad bowl. Cut strawberries lengthwise and spread over spinach. Sprinkle nuts over the berries.
Mix honey, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce and paprika in a blender. Blend until frothy. With the blender running, add the vegetable oil and vinegar. Refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to serve, pour dressing over spinach mixture and lightly toss.

makes 10 (1 cup) servings