Nuts About Berries Salad

This is a recipe I (Chris) found on this blog. It's a Zupa's copy, and because I love everything Zupa makes, I love this knock-off salad. I especially like that I can make lots of almonds and dressing, and make up a couple of bowls for Dad and I to go with our meal several times a week. I give it a 5.

You need:
Spinach (Or other greens. I used a mix of spinach and romaine and it was good.)
Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blue berries, or whatever you can find. It's good to have 2 or 3 varieties. Slice the berries to bite-sized if necessary.

Sugar/cinnamon almonds:
1/2 sliced almonds
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine the almonds and sugars in a small non-stick pan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugars begin to melt.  Take care not to burn! You might need to turn down the heat a little. Once the sugar coats the nuts, add the cinnamon and remove from pan, allow to cool.

Poppy Seed Dressing:
1 1/8 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 tsp dry mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp poppy seed
Mix well, store in fridge.  Shake before using.