Sunflower Strawberry Spinach Salad

Name: Sunflower Strawberry Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 8 cups torn fresh spinach; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon sunflower kernels; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Not only is this salad a treat to eat, it's a delight to the eyes, thanks to the vibrant green and red ingredients. "I made it by combining several recipes, then added a few extra touches," tells Cathy Linzbach of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. "It's great to serve at ladies' luncheon."

Ingredients

8 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon sunflower kernels
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, onion, sunflower kernels and sesame seeds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 68 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Strawberry Spinach Salad in Light & Tasty April/May 2001

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srtwife

May 30, 2013

Loved it!
stampinwithmb

Dec 31, 2011

This was fantastic. I found some strawberries at the store the other day and wanted to use them in something. This was a perfect summer salad for the winter time! My BF was skeptical of the dressing before he tried it (I put it on the side because we would have left overs). While eating it he said this is good....this is really good!
Dawnielleleland

Mar 24, 2011

I am very impressed with how tasty this salad was. As a matter of fact we had salad two nights in a row just so I can have more of the dressing! This dressing will be a staple on my salads!
Dawnielleleland

Mar 24, 2011

I am very impressed with how tasty this salad was. As a matter of fact we had salad two nights in a row just so I can have more of the dressing! This dressing will be a staple on my salads!
sladphie

May 27, 2010

This is by far our favorite summer salad recipe! I make a big batch of this dressing and keep it on hand all summer. We also make it a meal by adding grilled chicken.