Strawberry Spinach Salad

This strawberry spinach salad is a great way to get kids to eat spinach! Someone brought this salad to a potluck dinner, and I had to have the recipe. Since then, I've made it many times and been asked for the recipe every time I bring it somewhere.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• ¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Make salad: Combine strawberries, spinach, and almonds in a large bowl.

Step 3

Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.