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TERRY'S STRAWBERRY PECAN SPINACH SALAD

January 01, 2018 in Food for Thot, Fire Island, Snacks + Sides, Family Secrets

This recipe is in honor of Terry. Forever in our hearts, one of our closest family friends who was taken too young. When I had originally posted this recipe in 2010, we were fortunate to have Terry make this salad for us on 4th of July. This is a perfect summer salad. 

Ingredients:

  • (2) 10oz bags of baby spinach

  • (2) pints of fresh strawberries

  • 6 oz sliced toasted pecans

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 TBLS poppy seeds

  • 2 TBLS sesame seeds

  • 1 1/2 tsp minced onion

  • 1 1/4 tsp paprika

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or tarragon vinegar

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Wash and dry spinach or use pre washed. Place in large bowl. Wash, dry and slice strawberries. Add them to the spinach.

Slice pecans and lightly toast in oven for a few minutes.

Put ingredients for dressing into a blender and mix 20-30 seconds. Add dressing to salad right before serving.

Mix well and enjoy. Love you Terry. 

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