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California Spinach Salad
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
Colorful and cool - this California spin on spinach salad has a lot going on without a lot of effort.
Ingredients:
3 lbs fresh spinach, washed and dried thoroughly
5 medium ripe hass avocadoes, seeded, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup ripe olives, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained and quartered
spinach salad dressing
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry leaf tarragon, crushed
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
2 cups vegetable oil
Directions:
1. In small saucepan, bring vinegar and tarragon to a boil. Cool.
2. Blend mustard and vinegar mixture in deep bowl. Stir well.
3. Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Tear spinach into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. In medium bowl, generously drizzle lime juice over avocado cubes before tossing in salad to prevent browning and to enhance flavor. Add avocados, olives, onions and oranges to mixing bowl and toss together with salad dressing.
By RecipeOfHealth.com