Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Candied Almonds

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

sliced almonds

1/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar

2/3 cup

full fat mayonaise

1/2 cup

half and half

1/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar

and 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

large lemon, (separated)

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp

poppyseeds

6 cups

baby spinach or mixed greens lettuce

2 cups

strawberries, (stems removed and sliced)

ripe large avocado (diced (or 2 small avocados))

1/3 cup

crumbled feta cheese