We had another playgroup brunch this past week and one of the moms brought this Spinach and Strawberry Salad. It was so freaking good, I could have eaten the whole bowl. But I wasn’t greedy. She posted the recipe for us today and I had to share. Easy to make and yumm-o! Thanks to Penny for sharing the recipe. This is a great party dish or great for a side dish at home. Did I mention it’s delish? Mmmmm…

Dressing :

1 Lemon
2Tbs White wine vinegar
1/3 C sugar
1Tbs Vegetable oil
1 tsp Poppy seeds

Salad :

1/4 C sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
8 oz (1 1/2 C ) Strawberries hulled and 1/4’d
1/2 Medium cucumber, sliced and cut in 1/2
1/4 Small red onion sliced into thin wedges (1/4 C)
1pkg Baby spinach

1. For dressing, juice lemon and add 2 Tbs juice, combine juice w/ the rest of the dressing ingrediants and whisk well. Cover and refridgerate.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, spread almonds in a single layer over the bottom of a bar pan. Bake 10 – 12 minsor until lightly toasted.

3. Place hulled strawberries, sliced cucmbers, onion and ripped spinach into a bowl , pour dressing over it and toss.

4. Sprinkle w/ almonds