Strawberry Spinach Salad

For the Dressing

• To a small mixing bowl, add poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, white vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and minced onion.
• Whisk well to mix all the ingredients.
• Storethe dressing in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

For the Salad

• Wash the spinach thoroughly.
• Cut the spinach into bite-size strips.
• Wash the strawberries and slice them into smaller pieces.
• In a large mixing bowl, add spinach and the strawberries.
• Sprinkle the blanched and slivered almonds and set the bowl aside.

For Assembling

• Pour the dressing over the salad.
• Toss the salad so the dressing is well coated.
• Sprinkle the sesame seeds and the salad is ready to be served.

Trivia

• Strawberries are the first fruits to ripen each spring.
• Strawberries are actually members of the rose family.