CALIFORNIA SPINACH SALAD

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Colorful and cool - this California spin on spinach salad has a lot going on without a lot of effort.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 (recipe follows)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry leaf tarragon, crushed
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring vinegar and tarragon to a boil. Cool.
  • Blend mustard and vinegar mixture in deep bowl. Stir well.
  • Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 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.

Alberto Hernandez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Sanu Bandara
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I'm not sure about the poppy seed dressing, but the rest of the salad sounds great.


Tisetso Ricourts
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This salad sounds delicious! I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and almonds.


Richard Matengu
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes. I'll definitely be trying this one.


owais suriya
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Khani Khani
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one looks really good. I might have to give it a try.


Mohsin Kamboh
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This salad looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Taposh Das
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I'm not sure about the combination of strawberries and spinach, but I'm willing to try it.


Sarah Fraser
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Denise Warren
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Obaidullah
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of fruit, nuts, and cheese, and it's always delicious.


Hunter James
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Amanda Wilburn
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so good that it makes the spinach taste amazing.


Salman Bloch
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The dressing is a little too sweet for my taste, but otherwise this salad is delicious.


Reagan Ochieng
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


OUMA DOUGLAS
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's so refreshing and perfect for a summer lunch.


Maleah W
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the combination of spinach, strawberries, and almonds is divine. I'll definitely be making this again.


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