Strawberry Spinach Salad

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 2 tbs white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• Salad
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1/4 small red onion
• 1 bag (6 oz.)
• 8 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

For dressing, zest lemon to measure 1/2 tsp. Juice lemon to measure 2 tbsp. Combine zest, juice, vinegar, sugar, oil and poppy seeds in small mixing bowl; whisk until well blended.

Score cucumber lengthwise; remove seeds. Slice cucumber and onion. Cut cucumber slices in half.

Place spinach in large serving bowl. Add cucumber, onion, strawberries and dressing; toss gently. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.

Yield: 10 servings.