Festive Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Festive Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SALAD; 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*; DRESSING; 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

Servings: persons

SALAD
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*
DRESSING
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

1
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.
2
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, strawberries & oranges. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Sprinkle pecans on top.
3
* 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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SALAD, 10 cups fresh spinach, 1/2 cup thin sliced red onion, 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered*, and more.

Yes, Festive Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Festive Spinach Salad

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