Spinach And Strawberry Salad with Lemon Dressing

Strawberry & Spinach Salad with Lemon Dressing

6 servings

10 ounces fresh spinach rinsed, drained, stemmed and coarsely torn

1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or sliced

Lemon dressing

¼ cup sugar

1 egg yolk

Juice of one large lemon (3 scant tablespoons)

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Place spinach in salad bowl. Arrange berries on top of spinach and chill well.

For dressing: place sugar in medium bowl. Add lemon juice and whisk until sugar is mostly dissolved. Add egg yolk and whisk until sugar is completely dissolved. Add oil 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until dressing is thick & creamy. Cover and refrigerate.

To serve: rewhisk dressing if necessary, pour over salad and toss gently.