Chocolate Mint Frosty

Ok, a few years ago I had a Starbucks gift card so when my sisters were in town, I took them to get these Chocolate Mint (no caffeine) smoothie things. Well, my sister found this recipe online and sent it to me. I must say, it tastes pretty much the same. Great to cool off in the hot summer heat. Enjoy!

Chocolate Mint Frosty

2 c. milk
ice cubes
1 c. frozen Cool Whip
1 sm. pkg. instant chocolate pudding
4 small York peppermint patties

Pour milk into large measuring cup. Add enough ice to measure 3 cups. Pour into blender. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. Very tasty.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced onion
10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

This is my aunts specialty! It is so yummy and fantastic for summer!