Strawberry Spinach Salad With Walnuts

   Three Superfoods:  walnuts, strawberries and spinach, team up to create a fresh-from-the-garden flavor when  you want to welcome Spring with a nutritious lunch or side salad.

                                                 

                                             Strawberry Spinach Salad

• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (May be omitted, if desired)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup Joe and Son’s Olive Press Roasted Walnut EVOO
• 1/4 cup Joe and Son’s Olive Press Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

          Makes 6-8 generous portions

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and chill for one hour.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, sliced onion and walnuts. Pour the dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.