CHRISTINA'S SALAD

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Delicious summer salad. Perfect balance of sweet and savory. If dressing separates, shake again before using.

Provided by Christina

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons minced shallots
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
10 strawberries, sliced
⅓ cup toasted pecans
½ (4 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Place sugar, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shallots, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a container with a tight-fitting lid; shake until mixed well. Add oil and shake to mix. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, 1 hour.
Combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese in a bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 69 mg, Sugar 19.6 g