FESTIVE SPINACH SALAD

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Every time I make this, I get a lot of great reviews. I think I got the recipe years ago in a Taste of Home magazine. I always make extra dressing and keep it around (practically forever), as it tastes great on everything!

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup thin sliced red onion
1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered*
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained*
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted*
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice (can substitute lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until well blended and smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and pulse until blended.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, strawberries & oranges. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • * There are many fruits/cheeses/nuts that go well with this tangy dressing. Try any different combination below: Goat (Chevre) Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Toasted almonds; Feta Cheese, Mango, Toasted pinenuts; Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh or Dried Figs, Toasted Pistachios; Blue Cheese, Sliced Bosc or Asian Pear, Candied Walnuts; Swiss or Emanthaler Cheese, Dried Apricots, Candied Pecans.

DELPHINE OICHOE
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a mix of baby spinach and arugula, and added some crumbled bacon. The dressing was perfect and the salad was a hit with my guests.


Almas Mohammadzai
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the dressing was so good. I will definitely be making this again.


Baz khan Chandio
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less strawberries or adding some other tart fruit, such as raspberries or cranberries.


Bigyan Oli
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good and the combination of flavors is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Faisal Jatt
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a mix of baby spinach and arugula, and added some crumbled bacon. The dressing was perfect and the salad was a hit with my guests.


Rajesh Kumar Arshi Official
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the dressing was so good. I will definitely be making this again.


Christian Tetteh
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less strawberries or adding some other tart fruit, such as raspberries or cranberries.


Ashenafi Bizu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good and the combination of flavors is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ritesh Kumar
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a mix of baby spinach and arugula, and added some crumbled bacon. The dressing was perfect and the salad was a hit with my guests.


Ali Veseli
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I made this salad for my family last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the dressing was so good. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Kabara
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, and pecans was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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