Ingredients

  • 1 lb Baby Spinach, torn into small pieces
  • 1 lb mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
  • 1 pint strawberry, sliced thin
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup sesame sticks
  • 13 cup raspberry red wine vinegar
  • 12 cup sugar or 12 cup sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 34 cup vegetable oil

Method

  • 1) Toast pecans in 350 degree oven for about 5-8 minutes, Set aside to cool.
  • 2) Combine dressing ingredients into blender and blend on high speed until all ingredients have emulsified.
  • Refrigerate.
  • 3) Combine the spinach and lettuces.
  • Add the sliced strawberries and cucumbers.
  • Toss.
  • Place into individual serving dishes/plates.
  • Top with pecans and sesame sticks.
  • Drizzle with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately.
  • If not serving immediately, do not add the strawberries,cucumbers, pecans and sesame sticks to the salad greens until right before serving.
  • Refrigerate any leftover dressing and salad ingredients except the pecans and sesame sticks.