Spinach, Strawberry, Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a wonderful and refreshing salad that I got from Best of Bridge. I played around with it a bit and added a few other fresh fruits to it. This is yummy and great to offset a very rich main dish, such as my Death to Dieter's Lasagna. Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh spinach |
2 pints sliced fresh strawberries, cut into thirds |
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained, reserving 2 tsp of the juice for the dressing |
1 fresh kiwi, sliced in quarters |
1/3 cup white sugar |
1/2 cup light oil |
1/4 cup white vinegar |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
3 tablespoons poppy seeds |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions |
Directions:
1. Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
2. Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
3. Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
4. Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
5. Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
6. Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
7. This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!
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