Strawberry Spinach Salad

1/2 c Raspberry vinegar

1/2 c Vegetable oil

1 c -Water

3 Shallots; finely chopped

-freshly ground black pepper 2 pt Strawberries;fresh ; 1 lb

-sliced 1 lb Spinach;fresh, trimmed(500g)

Strawberries need not be confined to dessert, says Denis Pelletier, chef at Restaurant Le Mouilin de St. Laurent on Ile d`Orleans. The island is one of the province`s lushest strawberry-growing areas. The chef suggests serving this colourful salad with a semi-soft cheese as St. Nectaire. Make a salad dressing by combining vinegar, oil and water. Add chopped shallots and pepper to taste. Arrange sliced strawberries in a spiral formation on the spinach and drizzle with the dressing. SERVES:6