Spinach Salad With Strawberries

Looking for an easy make-ahead side dish to complement your backyard cookouts? Look no further than this light and summery salad! Packed with vitamin C but light in carbs, its delicate combination of strawberries and spinach paired with the slight kick of spicy dressing is sure to delight.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons salad vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• Dash of black pepper
• Dash of Tabasco sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 package (12 ounces) fresh washed spinach
• 1 pint strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, pepper, and Tabasco sauce in a tightly covered container.
2. Shake until sugar is dissolved.
3. Refrigerate dressing at least 4 hours to blend flavors.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Toast sesame seeds on a cookie sheet or pie plate for about 10 minutes, stirring once or twice until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
6. When ready to serve, tear spinach into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
7. Add toasted sesame seeds.
8. Toss with chilled dressing.
9. Gently stir in sliced strawberries.