Strawberry Spinach Salad with Honey Celery Seed Dressing

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 This is a great variation on the beloved strawberry spinach salad, care of my darling MIL.  The dressing is a little earthier than the traditional poppy seed dressing and I think it's so unique and refreshing. 

{What you need}

¼ cup sugar

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

1 (10 oz) package baby spinach greens, washed

1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1 recipe Honey Celery Seed Dressing

{Dressing}

¾ cup sugar

½ cup honey

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp mustard

1 tsp finely grated onion

½ cup lemon juice

1 cup vegetable oil

½ tsp celery seed

Lightly sprinkle sugar over strawberries and toss with spinach and greens just before serving.  Top with desired amount of toasted almonds and dressing.

*For dressing: Mix all ingredients except oil and celery seed in a blender  Gradually add oil and celery seed and continue blending.  Best if served chilled over the salad.  Keeps up to three weeks.