Spinach, Strawberry & Almond Salad

1 bag fresh spinach
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved (or quartered if they’re very big)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

For the Dressing:

2 TBSP sesame seeds
1 TBSP poppy seeds
1 & 1/2 tsp onion, diced
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• Toast almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes & set aside.
• Add spinach & strawberries to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over salad, toss & sprinkle with almonds.

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SIDE NOTES:

~ This recipe came (along with a bag of spinach!) with one of my CSA pick ups a year or 2 ago. It’s become a summertime standard (thanks Nancy!)

~ I sometimes use dried minced onion instead of fresh (if you’re going to do this, cut it down to 1/2 tsp).

~ If you can’t find slivered almonds in the nut aisle, check the baking aisle.

~ You will probably have more dressing than you need, so just add a little at a time until it looks good to you.

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