The sweetness of the strawberries and salad dressing contrasts with the garlic bread's pungent goat-cheese flavor.

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced red onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups torn spinach (about 1 pound)
2 cups halved strawberries
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese, cut into 6 slices
6 (1-ounce) slices French bread, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine the first 8 ingredients in a jar; cover dressing tightly, and shake vigorously.

Combine the spinach and strawberry halves in a large bowl, and toss gently. Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture, tossing gently to coat. Spoon 1 cup salad onto each of 6 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon toasted almonds. Spread cheese over toast slices; top each salad with 1 bruschetta.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 213 carbohydrates: 31 g cholesterol: 13 mg fat: 6.7 g sodium: 446 mg protein: 7.1 g calcium: 163 mg iron: 2.7 mg fiber: 4.5 g