Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans

1 (10oz) package fresh spinach, torn
1 cup strawberries, halved
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Poppy Seed dressing

Combine first 3 ingredients, drizzle with Poppy Seed Dressing.  Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.


Poppy Seed Dressing

1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup oil
¼ cup sugar
1 T Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 tsp poppy seeds

Process first 7 ingredients in container of an electric blender until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.  Stir in poppy seeds.  Yield: about 1 1/3 cups.