I'm not familiar with either restaurant's dressing, but here's my family's favorite spinach salad dressing recipe. It's a sweet one, and is definitely better if made in advance. Everybody who I have served this to has loved it - enjoy :-)

Becky

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Spinach and Strawberry Salad

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2 bunches spinach -- rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups sliced strawberries
chopped toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans)
crumbled bleu cheese
Dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

In a large bowl, combine the spinach and strawberries. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds. Pour over salad, toss until well mixed and serve. Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts and bleu cheese over top.
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NOTES : Variation: Substitute dried cranberries for strawberries.

Dressing can be prepared ahead - refrigerate until serving.