12 oz. fresh spinach
1-2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/4 c. safflower oil
2 tbsp. salad vinegar
1-2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1-2 tbsp. minced green onion
Dash Tabasco sauce
1 pt. strawberries, sliced

Wash spinach and discard stems; dry and tear into bite size pieces. Wrap in towel and refrigerate. Toast sesame seeds on pie plate in a 350 degree oven, shaking 1-2 times until golden, 10-15 minutes. Cool.

Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt, pepper, and Tabasco in covered container until sugar dissolves; refrigerate.

To serve: In salad bowl, toss dressing into spinach and sesame seeds. Gently toss in strawberries. Serves 8.