Special Strawberry Spinach Salad

Name: Special Strawberry Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 9 cups torn fresh spinach; 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough, Ontario

Ingredients

9 cups torn fresh spinach
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Originally published as Special Strawberry Spinach Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1999

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ChrisBlair

Jun 27, 2018

Been making this salad since it was first published. Love it!
Joyceschu

Jul 24, 2017

Excellent! I shared it at a club meeting and I have to share the recipe at the next meeting! It was a hit!
joycerm53

May 14, 2014

This salad recipe is a keeper! The dressing is wonderful? I will try it again soon as a main dish salad and add some grilled chicken breasts.
Littlepinkdresslinda

Mar 2, 2013

This is amazing. The dressing is so good. Sometimes I add banannas, or you can even add grilled chicken strips to make it a meal.
tootlissie

Jan 14, 2012

I made this for our daughters wedding in 2010. Delicious!!
Shelley Smith

Aug 7, 2011

I use baby spinach in this recipe. It is light tasting, and great with the baby spinach. I even use a little less sugar and it's still tasty.
sfarrar

Jun 12, 2010

First made this from the magazine & it's still my favourite company green salad. Dressing is wonderful!
boland

Oct 9, 2009

dressing is awsome and is great with toasted sesame seeds too
jatomlin

Jul 2, 2009

My family laughs about all the "Special" recipes Taste of Home has---but this one really IS special!
lurky27

Mar 22, 2009

Definitely delicious. I never would have thought to put sesame seeds in the salad, but what a great addition. Yummy!