Strawberry Spinach Salad

Submitted by: Kellee

Dressing
1 Lemon
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ cup of sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Salad
¼ cup sliced natural almonds, toasted
8 ounces (1 ½ cups) strawberries
½ medium cucumber, sliced and cut in half
¼ small red onion, sliced into thin wedges
1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach
Directions
For the dressing, zest lemon to measure ½ teaspoon of zest. Juice lemon to measure 2 tablespoons of juice. Combine zest, juice, vinegar, sugar, oil, and poppy seeds in a bowl. Whisk until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Hull strawberries and cut into quarters. Score cucumber and cut slices in half. Slice onion into thin wedges.
Place spinach in large serving bowl. Add strawberries, cucumber, and onion. Just before serving, whisk dressing and pour over salad. Gently toss to coat and sprinkle with almonds. Enjoy 