Strawberry Spinach Salad III

This is a spinach salad tossed with strawberries and toasted sesame seeds. Everyone who has tried it always ask for the recipe. My husband waited one year to taste it and now he loves it! You may substitute mandarin oranges and toasted almonds for the strawberries and sesame seeds.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - chopped, washed and dried
• ⅓ cup canola oil
• ¼ teaspoon dry hot mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, dill and strawberries. Refrigerate until chilled.

Step 2

In a large glass jar with tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dry mustard and cayenne pepper. Shake well until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Pour dressing over chilled fruit and greens; toss to coat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.