SUMMER SPINACH SALAD

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Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds, it looks and tastes special enough for company. The tangy poppy seed dressing is a snap to combine in the blender. -Callie Berger, Diamond Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 green onions, sliced
2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
3 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until the sugar is dissolved. Add the poppy seeds; process just until blended. , In a salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Sehrish Akram
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This salad looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


drag “XalionCrew” Demon
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I'm going to try making this salad this weekend. It looks delicious!


Anthony Otis
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.


Kevon Woodley
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Wisdom Simion
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Ambia Akter
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful.


Atal Bacha Official
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This salad is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always a hit at parties.


Kiiza Fuderi
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So refreshing and delicious! I love the tangy dressing.


Mr Kolixa
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Yum!


Hailu Guemassa
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This salad is divine! The combination of flavors and textures is heavenly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sammy Vick
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh spinach from the garden. I also like to add a handful of blueberries or raspberries for extra sweetness.


Hiya
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I love the pop of color this salad adds to my lunch spread. It's also a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and veggies.


SaniYa YaQooB
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This is now my go-to summer salad. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a bit of grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


Bonitan Muhele
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Delicious and refreshing! I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit. The combination of flavors and textures is fantastic. I especially love the sweetness of the strawberries and the crunch of the almonds.


Patience Maya
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This summer spinach salad was an absolute delight! The flavors of the fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy almonds came together beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and the dressing was perfectly balanced, not too


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