Strawberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

(Shared recipe submitted by Florence McMenamin.)

Florence writes: "This recipe is a winner. Easy to make and heaven to eat. Great for ladies' luncheons, but men like it, too!"

Ingredients

• Fresh salad greens (romaine, spinach, spring salad, etc)
• Pint of fresh strawberries, halved
• Pecans pieces, as much as you like

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1-1/2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Mix salad greens and halved strawberries in large salad bowl. Top with pecans. Combine the dressing ingredients and pour on the salad.

About Florence: Florence's e-mail address is avonnana@comcast.net.

Additional recipes submitted by Florence:

• Gazpacho