Strawberry Spinach Salad

"The Essential Mormon Cookbook," by Julie Badger Jensen
Published: Monday, April 3, 2006 12:00 a.m. MDT

Salads > Fruit > Strawberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1 10-ounce package washed baby spinach greens
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Honey Celery Seed Dressing (see below)


Directions

Lightly sprinkle sugar over strawberries and toss with spinach greens just before serving. Top with desired amount of toasted almonds and dressing. Serves 10 to 12.

Honey Celery Seed Dressing:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon mustard

1 teaspoon finely grated onion

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 cup vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Mix all ingredients except oil and celery seed in a blender. Gradually add oil and celery seed and continue blending. Toss with salad, or pass for individual servings. Refrigerate remaining dressing for later use. Keeps 3 weeks.