1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks (drained, reserving juice)
2 c. whole strawberries
1/2 lb. fresh spinach (or lettuce)
2 c. diced ham or cooked chicken
1/2 c. (2 oz.) grated Cheddar cheese, if desired

POPPY SEED DRESSING:

Juice from canned pineapple
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 eggs, well beaten

In quart glass bowl, combine sugar, flour and eggs. Stir in pineapple juice, vinegar and butter. Cook stirring occasionally, 3 minutes at high power or until thick. Stir in poppy seeds. Chill. Dressing will thicken when cool. If too thick, thin with juice or water.

To serve, combine pineapple, strawberries and ham. Arrange on spinach. Top with chilled Poppy Seed Dressing. Sprinkle with cheese. Serves 6.