Strawberry Spinach Salad

Makes: 8-10 servings
Rich spinach and sweet strawberries topped with onions and nuts with a mild vinaigrette.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups/ 2 L baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, blueberries or combination (sliced) Topping options:
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into rings)
- 4 tbsp sunflower seeds or sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 cup walnuts or almonds (chopped & toasted) For Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup olive or nut oil
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions:
- Slice fruit
- Toss fruit and spinach leaves
- Add desired toppings To make vinaigrette:
- Combine ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
- Toss with salad when ready to eat
Adapted from: "Simply in Season," by M. Beth Lind & C. Hockman-Wert (2009)