Christina s Salad

⅔ cup white sugar

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 ½ teaspoons minced shallots

¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon paprika

½ cup vegetable oil

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

10 strawberries, sliced

⅓ cup toasted pecans

½ (4 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled

Place sugar, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shallots, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a container with a tight-fitting lid; shake until mixed well. Add oil and shake to mix. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, 1 hour.

Combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese in a bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.