Salads are the best meal there is, especially in the warm seasons, like spring or summer. The ingredients are all fresh and delicious and the high temperatures truly lead you to a lighter, more refreshing dinner. This Strawberry Spinach Salad from allrecipes.com is not just easy to make, but very healthy and full of vitamins, making it a perfect choice for a family meal. It’s a great way to get the kids eat some spinach, which sometimes is hard to convince them to do. Keep the sugar on the low side for healthier option.

Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Spinach Salad

Healthy Recipe: Spinach strawberry salad

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/4 – 1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced onion
10 ounces fresh spinach – rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 quart strawberries – cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Spinach strawberry salad with goat cheese

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Directions

1. To make this easy salad, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and the onion. You could also use a blender to blend them as an alternative. Take the dressing and cover it, then chill for about an hour.
2. Combine the spinach, almonds and strawberries in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it, so the dressing can cover all the other ingredients. Put the salad in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving it.

Spinach strawberry salad with blueberries

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This salad can be prepared in various ways and using other ingredients. Try other fruits, like blueberries, oranges, apples or pineapple. Use balsamic vinegar for a refined taste. Add bacon bits for a heartier outcome. Also, adding cheeses, like feta, would be a great addition. Supplementing the almonds with other dried nuts is also a great way to alter this delicious and healthy salad. Enjoy!

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