Spinach & strawberry salad
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large bunches fresh spinach
- 1 large package strawberries
- ⅓ cup olive or canola oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Preparation
Wash spinach and strawberries. Dry spinach with paper towel or in salad spinner. Slice strawberries, enough for 4 cups. Combine spinach and strawberries in large bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and sugar. Add almonds and poppy seeds and stir to combine. Pour dressing over spinach and toss to coat. Refrigerate for one hour prior to serving to allow flavors to blend.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 200 calories, 14g fat, 5g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 70mg sodium
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