Strawberry-Spinach Salad

I try to serve a salad with every dinner, and this is one of my family's favorites. It is especially good and refreshing on a warm, spring day.

1 lb. fresh baby spinach, washed and dried

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2 purple onion, thinly sliced

1 large lemon, or 2 small

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Fresh-ground pepper

Crisp-fried bacon, crumbled (optional)

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)


1. Grate lemon(s) zest into a small bowl, and then squeeze the juice into the bowl. Add sugar, olive oil, and pepper. Whisk until well-blended.

2. Place baby spinach and sliced strawberries in large salad bowl and toss. Add lemon dressing and toss, being sure that all of the spinach gets coated with dressing. Lay sliced onions on top, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and shredded Parmeson (if using). Enjoy!