Sunday, August 28, 2011

Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Sugared Nuts



I got this from Lindsay, who got it from yourhomebasedmom.com



Baby Spinach

Red onion, chopped (as much as you like)

Strawberries, sliced

Sugared Nuts (1/2 C nuts to 1/4 sugar)

Poppy Seed Dressing

Combine spinach and dressing and top with strawberries, nuts and red onion.

Poppy Seed Dressing:

1/2 canola oil

1/4 C apple cider vinegar

1/3 C sugar

2 Tbsp sesame seeds

1 Tbsp poppy seeds

1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion

1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp paprika.

Mix together ingredients well and pour over spinach

Herbed Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients:

8 small red potatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut in 6 to 8 wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped basil, fresh or freeze-dried
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped parsley, fresh or freeze-dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°. Oil a shallow baking pan.

Combine potato wedges, onion wedges, and seasonings in a large bowl; toss to combine and coat potatoes. Transfer potatoes to the prepared pan. Roast for about 30 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Serves 4.