SUPERSTAR SPINACH SALAD

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"Cantaloupe really 'stars' in this delicious salad-especially if you cut pieces into that shape," remarks Kathy Crow of Payson, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cantaloupe half, seeded and peeled
7 cups torn fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup halved green grapes
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Dash pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut melon half into 1/2-in. rings. Cut rings with a 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter or into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add spinach, ham, onion and grapes. Chill for at least 2 hours. Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange zest and pepper in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

Grace Woollard
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This salad was a bit too labor-intensive for me.


Munoga Hanifah
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I found this salad to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


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


Rebecca Alvarez
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I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I really liked them in this salad.


FAR BRAIN
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Ncv Bhojpuri
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


JENNY SONDAY
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties.


Glenda Majuru
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I've never been a big fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so good!


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


Samana Jm
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Mari Chikovani
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This is the perfect salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jonayet Hossain
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Shiromaish Maish
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and almonds.


shaikh faizan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


hrideyhasan shohag1997
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This salad was a huge hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.