Spinach Salad with Strawberries

By pcoates

Ingredients

• Dressing
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 tsp (5 mL) poppy seeds
• Salad
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1 bag (6 oz/175 g) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups/1 L)
• 8 oz (250 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds, toasted or replace with 1/2 cup spiced pecans.

Preparation

Step 1

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.


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


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