Citrus Spinach Salad
Grapefruit and orange segments add zest to this delightful salad that's tossed with a pleasant honey-lime dressing. It's perfect for a springtime luncheon or shower.
-Pauline Taylor, Spokane, Washington
12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 10 cups torn fresh spinach
- 3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 2 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
- 1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
Directions
- In a blender, combine the honey, lime juice, lime peel and nutmeg;
- cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil
- in a steady stream until dressing is thickened.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and grapefruit.
- Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with onion. Serve
- immediately. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 109 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.