Strawberry Pudding

1/3 cup Minute tapioca
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon margarine (optional)
1 cup sweetened sliced strawberries

Combine tapioca, sugar and salt in saucepan. Add milk and margarine. Let stand 5 minutes. Bring to full boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool 20 minutes. Gently stir in strawberries; serve warm, topped with cream, if desired.

Makes 5 servings.