strawberry spinach salad

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Super easy and a nice
Salad to go with your next bbq.

Ingredients

torn fresh spinach
fresh strawberries, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Toss in an oversize bowl.


Now make the DRESSING:

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Place dressing ingredients in a blender
cover and process until combined. 

Pour over salad and toss to coat. 

Serve immediately.


For a whole meal option
Add shredded shicken
And 1 drained can Mandarin oranges!


"Bon Appetit!"


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