Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Time: 20 min

Makes: 12-14 servings

Ingredients:

2 bags baby spinach

1 pound strawberries, cut into 4ths

1 package (8 ounces) finely shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup finely shredded coconut

½ cup slivered almonds

1/3 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

Dressing:

½ clove of garlic

½ cup canola oil

1/3 + cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

3-4 large strawberries

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

¼ teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Blend ingredients for dressing well in blender. Sugar the almonds by placing ½ cup almonds, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt into small pan. Mix together over medium heat. Stir constantly until almonds are toasted and sugar is caramelized. Remove from pan and let cool. Place spinach in large bowl. Sprinkle cheese and coconut a little at a time with some dressing. Toss. Continue until all cheese, coconut and dressing have been used. Sprinkle in nuts and strawberries. Serve immediately. If waiting to serve add dressing and nuts just before serving.