Name: Strawberry & Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh spinach, washed, torn into pieces; 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems discarded, sliced; 1/3 cup Strawberry Vinegar; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup olive or canola oil; 1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1-1/2 cups small strawberries, stems discarded; 1-1/2 cups white-wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar

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Elsie Maxwell always has a carafe of strawberry vinegar on her counter, ready for action.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh spinach, washed, torn into pieces

1 pint fresh strawberries, stems discarded, sliced

1/3 cup Strawberry Vinegar

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup olive or canola oil

1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

In a large bowl combine spinach and strawberries.

In a smaller bowl, whisk together Strawberry Vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt. While still whisking, drizzle oil into mixture to make a vinaigrette.

Add mixture to spinach and strawberries and toss to coat. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Strawberry Vinegar

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups small strawberries, stems discarded

1-1/2 cups white-wine vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Place strawberries and vinegar in a jar with a tight lid. Let stand in a sunny window 3-4 days (the vinegar should be bright red).

Strain into a small saucepan and discard berries. Stir in sugar; heat on medium setting until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer over low heat about 10 minutes.

Cool and pour into a clean bottle. Cover and store in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator.