Dressing

1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon date syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt-free whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad

8 cups baby spinach
1/2 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup raw pistachios