Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Goat-Cheese Bruschetta

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced red onion
• 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups torn spinach (about 1 pound)
• 2 cups halved strawberries
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
• 1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese cut into 6 slices
• 6 (1-ounce) slices French bread toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the first 8 ingredients in a jar; cover dressing tightly, and shake vigorously.

Combine the spinach and strawberry halves in a large bowl, and toss gently. Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture, tossing gently to coat. Spoon 1 cup salad onto each of 6 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon toasted almonds. Spread cheese over toast slices; top each salad with 1 bruschetta.