BERRY-SPINACH SALAD WITH ALMONDS

Berry-Spinach Salad with Almonds image

"A big bowl of this salad accompanies me to potlucks and reunions. The dark greens and red strawberries look pretty together-plus, the sweet dressing and nuts make everyone spinach fans." -Maxine Culp, Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
DRESSING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until almonds are lightly browned. Spread on foil to cool; break apart., In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and strawberries. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.