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Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese

This recipe can use any one of the following Something Special products:

Gourmet Red Chili • Red Chili Pepper Spread

This nutritious salad is also delicious with Feta cheese.

INGREDIENTS for Salad Dressing:
2 tablespoons (30 mL) white vinegar
¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil
2 tablespoons (30 mL) Red Chili Pepper Spread or Gourmet Red Chili
¼ teaspoon (1 mL) salt
½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) dry mustard
¼ small red onion
Dash fresh ground pepper, to taste

INGREDIENTS for Salad:
8 cups (2 L) fresh baby spinach
2 cups (500 mL) sliced strawberries
½ cup (125 mL) crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

METHOD
1. Combine salad dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate dressing until needed: can be made 1 day ahead.
2. Place spinach, strawberries and goat cheese in a large bowl and toss with dressing.
3. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.