What You Need:

1/2 C vegetable oil
1/4 C onion, chopped
2 tbsp + 2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp + 2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
8 C of fresh spinach, torn
2 pints of fresh strawberries, sliced
3 ripe bananas cut into small chunks
1/2 C of almonds, toasted and slivered

How to Make It:

Place the oil, onion, vinegar, sugar, mustard and salt into the blender.
Blend until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Sprinkle in the poppy seeds and blend just until they are incorporated into the dressing.
Place the spinach into a salad bowl.
Add the strawberries, bananas and almonds and toss to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat.

Makes 14 servings

This fresh salad is a great addition to any cookout, potluck supper or just to have when company comes over for dinner. Raw fruits and vegetables are very nutritious and in this salad they also taste great. The poppy seed dressing adds just enough tang to make this salad one they will ask for over and over again.