Strawberry Spinach Salad

I suppose nearly everyone has a recipe for Strawberry/Spinach salad.  This salad is cool and light and perfect for summertime when the strawberries are at their freshest.  I added some slivered almonds, just because I love almonds!

½ cup white sugar

2 T. sesame seeds

½ t. sesame oil

1 T. poppy seeds

1 ½ t. dried minced onion

¼ t. paprika

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup balsamic vinegar

2 bunches fresh spinach - chopped, washed and dried

1 pint strawberries, washed and halved

1/4 cup slivered almonds

Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, poppy seeds, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar.  Refrigerate until chilled.  In a salad bowl, combine the spinach and strawberries.  Top with slivered almonds.  Drizzle with dressing, toss lightly and serve.