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Recipe Tags: 15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy Salads Fruit Vegetables Easy Vegetarian Salad Dressings Dietary Low Sodium Gluten Free Low Cholesterol Egg Free Healthy 2 Free Of Something Low In Something Berries Strawberries Greens Spinach 3 Steps Or Less

Festive Spinach Salad

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!!

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 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.

Ingredients

fresh spinach, red onion, fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, sugar, cider vinegar, lime juice, red onions, salt, vegetable oil, poppy seeds