Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh spinach, stems removed; 1 cup celery, sliced on the diagonal; 1 pint of fresh strawberries, halved; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup pecans; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp dry mustard; 2/3 cup wine vinegar; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 cups vegetable oil; 3 tbs poppy seeds; 2 tbs Crumbles of Feta

Ingredients

10 oz fresh spinach, stems removed
1 cup celery, sliced on the diagonal
1 pint of fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup sugar
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup sugar
4 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp dry mustard
2/3 cup wine vinegar
4 scallions, chopped
2 cups vegetable oil
3 tbs poppy seeds
Crumbles of Feta		2 tbs

This salad is dressed with a poppy seed dressing along with caramelized pecans.

To prepare the pecans, combine the sugar and pecans in a heavy frying pan. Slowly cook until all the sugar has melted onto the pecans and they are browned.
Place them on a foil-covered baking sheet to cool.
To make the dressing, combine sugar, salt, mustard, vinegar, and scallions in a blender or food processor. While running slowly drizzle in the oil.
Place in a container and add the poppy seeds, cover, and refrigerate.
Combine the spinach, strawberries, and pecans.
Lightly coat with the dressing and toss.
Top with feta