Baby Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Candied Almonds

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered almond
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 12 cups baby spinach
• 1 pint strawberries, sliced

Dressing

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, toss together almonds, corn syrup, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper until coated. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in 325F oven, stirring occasionally to break up clumps, for about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on pan on rack. Break into pieces.

2. 2

   For the dressing, whisk together oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss spinach with dressing. Sprinkle with candied almonds and strawberries.