Spinach, Strawberry, Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 2 pints sliced fresh strawberries, cut into thirds
• 1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained, reserving 2 tsp of the juice for the dressing
• 1 fresh kiwi, sliced in quarters
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions

Recipe

• 1 combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
• 2 make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
• 3 taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
• 4 tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
• 5 wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
• 6 shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
• 7 this makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!