I’ve decided to start a new category here at This Week for Dinner – Simple Side Dishes. I don’t always put much thought into side dishes, and I would guess that I’m not alone.  Sometimes all it takes is for someone to remind me of a side or point out an easy way to prepare a vegetable and I’m good to go.  So, whenever I discover or re-discover a simple (e.g. fast, minimal ingredients, easy prep) side, I’ll be sure to share it with you!

How about a nice salad today?

Spinach Salad a la Lindsay
From Lindsay Rutman
- Spinach
- Candied pecans (yes, candy-ing them is pretty easy, but to keep it really simple, jut buy them!)
- Feta cheese
- Strawberries, sliced
- Poppyseed Dressing (or Brianna’s Blush Wine Vinaigrette)

Mix together!

Poppyseed Dressing
From Lindsay Rutman
Feel free to just buy poppyseed dressing (Brianna’s is AWESOME, by the way)…but if you WANT to make your own, this is some dang good dressing
- 3/4 T. poppy seeds
- 1/3 c. vinegar
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 3/4 T. grated red onion
- 3/4 t. salt
- 1/3 t. dry mustard

Mix all the ingredients, and preferably let it sit a few hours before serving so the flavors can combine.