Christina's Salad

Poppy and sesame seeds are shaken together in a vinaigrette dressing that lightly coats strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese for a light summer salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
• 10 strawberries, sliced
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced shallots
• ⅓ cup toasted pecans
• ½ (4 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place sugar, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shallots, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a container with a tight-fitting lid; shake until mixed well. Add oil and shake to mix. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, 1 hour.

Step 2

Combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese in a bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.