Strawberry Mango Spinach Salad

It’s strawberry season!  Does that excite anyone else as much as it does me?  There is just nothing like a good, fresh, local strawberry.  In celebration of this welcome, but brief season, here is a recipe for a colorful and delicious springtime salad.

Strawberry Mango Spinach Salad

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup canola oil

½ teaspoon Kosher salt

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/8 teaspoon poppy seeds

4 cups fresh spinach

¼ pound fresh strawberries, quartered

½ Melissa’s organic mango - peeled, seeded, and cubed

¼ cup sliced red onion

½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Place the sugar, oil, salt, poppy seeds, and vinegar in a jar with a lid. Seal jar, and shake vigorously to mix.

In a large bowl, mix together spinach, strawberries, mango, and onion. To serve, toss with dressing and sprinkle with almonds.

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