Strawberry Spinach Salad

contributed by Brittany Sagers

• 1 bag baby spinach
• ½ lb. strawberries, sliced
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Coconut

Combine

• Sugared almonds –slivered (1/2 cup almonds, ¼ cup + 2 TBS sugar, 1/8 tsp. salt) Mix together in fry pan on medium heat. Stir constantly until almonds are toasted and sugar is caramelized.

Dressing:

• ½ clove garlic
• ½ cup canola oil
• ¼ + 2 TBS sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 large strawberries
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Blend well in blender.

Add dressing and nuts to salad right before serving.