Spinach Strawberry Salad

This recipe is one of my go to recipes when I am having company. It is one of only a handful of salads that my husband gets excited about. The dressing is vinegary and sweet with the addition of the poppy seeds. I love to serve it during the holidays because of the green spinach and red strawberries. I also crumble a bit of feta cheese on my salad. I prefer it with the cheese.

SERVES 8

* 1 lb spinach
* 1 pint strawberry, sliced set a few aside
* 1/2 cup pecans, toasted

DRESSING

* 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 3/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

1. Toast pecans over low heat, set aside to cool.
2. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with tight fitting lid and shake well.
3. Toss the spinach,strawberries and pecans together in a large salad bowl.
4. Add your desired amount of dressing and gently toss. (note- the more amt of dressing you use,the soggier the spinach will get upon sitting.I would recommend using little amounts until the salad is wet.)
5.serve immediately.