Springtime Strawberry Spinach Salad (Gluten-Free)

Celiac.com 04/03/2024 - This vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful medley of sweet and savory flavors that is sure to brighten any meal. It goes especially good with grilled fish or meats. Fresh strawberries, crisp spinach, and crunchy almonds come together to create a deliciously satisfying salad that is perfect for any occasion. Tossed in a homemade dressing featuring a blend of white sugar, olive oil, vinegar, with a hint of sesame and a dash of poppy seeds, this salad is as refreshing as it is flavorful. From the first strawberries of Spring, to the last strawberries of summer, this salad is a true crowd pleaser.

Dressing Ingredients:

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Salad:

• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• ¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Directions:
Make dressing: Whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire in a medium bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Make salad: Combine strawberries, spinach, and almonds in a large bowl.

Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.