Spinach and Strawberry Salad

February 6, 2012

Written by Contributing Writer, Sarah Farthing.

This salad is a quick, delicious side dish that works as well for family pizza night as it does for lunch with girlfriends or alongside a perfectly seared steak for two. Keep in mind for Valentine’s Day if you’re planning a meal!

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

2 bunches spinach, rinsed

4 cups sliced strawberries

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup white wine vinegar

½ cup white sugar

¼ teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

*I love to add pecans or almonds to this recipe and mandarin oranges are a fun addition as well. Red onion, feta cheese… make any little changes your heart desires!

Directions

In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries and toss to coat.