Kittencal's Strawberry Spinach Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (can use white balsamic is better)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (can use more)
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced (washed then thoroughly dried before slicing)
• 1 lb fresh baby spinach leaves, trimmed (can use less)
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1/3-1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup candied walnuts

Recipe

• 1 for dressing; in a bowl or in a food processor mix together sugar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; whisk or process until well combined; start with 3 tablespoons of sugar and add in more after if desired, mix in poppy seeds and season with more black pepper if needed, refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
• 2 for the salad; combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl; pour the dressing over and chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.