SPICY STRAWBERRY SALAD

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A friend once made this for a party to celebrate the beginning of summer. It is cool, crisp and crunchy - just what a salad should be.

Provided by Leslie Oscarson

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups fresh sliced mushrooms
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

Whisk together the oil, sugar, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dry mustard and vinegar. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a salad bowl, combine the mushrooms and mixed greens; add dressing and toss. Sprinkle with strawberries and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g