A Valentine Salad

It is hard to go wrong with a salad. However, you need to be mindful of calories when making salads. Calories can add up quickly when using dressings and cheeses. When ordering a salad from a restaurant, always ask for the dressing on the side. When making your own salads at home, try using reduced fat or light dressings. Many of them have comparable tastes to their full-fat counterparts. Below is a great salad recipe that is quick and easy:

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 
1 bunch spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups sliced strawberries
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.