Lemon Strawberry Salad

I made this yummy salad for a party we had.  I love spinach salads with fruit.  

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. oil

3 Tbsp. lemon zest

1/4 c. lemon juice

1 1/2 Tbsp. whole mustard seed

1/4 c. sliced almonds

3/4 c. dried cranberries

3 green apples, trimmed and chopped

15 whole strawberries, trimmed and chopped

1 bag (12 oz.) baby spinach

Directions: Prepare dressing by mixing sugar, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice in a blender.  Add mustard seeds and blend again.  Toast almonds on a cookie sheet until golden brown (350 degrees for 5-10 min.).  Combine spinach, apples, strawberries, cranberries and almonds.  Toss with dressing and serve.

*Yields about 6 servings

**Notes-I doubled the amount of spinach because I was preparing it for more people.  I just threw in whatever amount of almonds, cranberries, apples and strawberries I thought looked good.  I think 3 apples is way too much*