Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Normaone's Note:

I found the original recipe on Allrecipes.com, although I tweeked it a bit. The balsamic really adds alot of flavor to this salad and the almonds give it a nice crunch. You could toss in some cooked chicken and call it dinner real easy.

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 cup white sugar (I used Splenda)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups cleaned dry baby spinach
• 1 cup strawberry, halved or quartered
• 1/4 cup packaged sliced honey almonds (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sesame oil, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar.
2. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. In a salad bowl, toss spinach and strawberries with some of the dressing.
4. You will have more dressing than you will need.
5. Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.

Reviews

[daisygrl64]

I absolutely loved this spinach & strawberry salad. The dressing is so nice and thick, just perfect. YUM! I forgot to mention that I didn't add the poppy seeds or the almonds.

[Adrian Major]

Great dressing! I added salt and pepper, and toasted the sesame and poppy seeds.

[PaulaG]

I also used Splenda for the sugar. The vinaigrette is amazing. This is a wonderful spring time salad and makes an attractive presentation.