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Strawberry Spinach Salad III


"This is a spinach salad tossed with strawberries and toasted sesame seeds. Everyone who has tried it always ask for the recipe. My husband waited one year to taste it and now he loves it! You may substitute mandarin oranges and toasted almonds for the strawberries and sesame seeds."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
40 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 ounces fresh spinach - chopped, washed and dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry hot mustard
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, dill and strawberries. Refrigerate until chilled.
  2. In a large glass jar with tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dry mustard and cayenne pepper. Shake well until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour dressing over chilled fruit and greens; toss to coat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.