Strawberry & Spinach Salad

Salad

Mix the following in a medium bowl:
1 lb. fresh spinach, washed and torn into pieces
1 pint strawberries, cut up

Dressing

Mix well and pour over salad:
1/3 c. strawberry vinegar (recipe below or can use plain)
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds (add last)

Strawberry vinegar:
1 1/2 cup small strawberries
1 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar

Place strawberries and vinegar in a jar with tight fitting lid. Let stand in a sunny window for 3-4 days. (Vinegar should be bright red) Strain vinegar into a small saucepan; discard berries. Stir in sugar and heat over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer over low hear approx. 10 minutes. Cool and pour into a clean bottle. Cover and store in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator.