Strawberry Spinach Salad I

 

 If you're looking for a light, healthy and refreshing salad this summer that will be perfect as an appetizer or side dish then head to your nearest grocery store. This Strawberry Spinach Salad I recipe is simple and delicious. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and has fewer than 5 ingredients which makes it so easy! You don't need any cooking skills whatsoever and the best part is you can customize it however you like with whatever vegetables are in season at the time.

prep:10 mins

additional:1 hr

total:1 hr 10 mins

Servings:4

Yield:4 servings 

 

 

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons sesame seeds 

1 tablespoon poppy seeds 

½ cup white sugar 

½ cup olive oil 

¼ cup distilled white vinegar 

¼ teaspoon paprika 

¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

1 tablespoon minced onion 

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

1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered 

 

Directions: 

1-In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.

2-In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

 

Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

491 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 42.9g; fat 35.2g; sodium 62.9mg.