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Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and a poppy seed vinaigrette, this fabulous spinach salad looks and tastes special enough for company. —Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota
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Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 214 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Fruity Spinach Salad in Country Extra May 2009, p49
Banana BasicsLook for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
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Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2011 by gingbaby
Wow! This is a keeper. I cut the sugar in half and used red wine vinegar (it was on hand). Toasted almonds would be a great addition. This was quick and easy. It gives a great presentation and is delicious.
Reviewed on May. 03, 2010 by KScales
The mention of toasted almonds in the recipe description was an error, although they would be an excellent addition to this recipe. They can be purchased already sliced and toasted in the produce section of most stores.We apologize for any confusion.Taste of Home Test Kitchen
The mention of toasted almonds in the recipe description was an error, although they would be an excellent addition to this recipe. They can be purchased already sliced and toasted in the produce section of most stores.
We apologize for any confusion.
Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by vieux
Excellent. Since the almonds alluded to in the intro weren't included in the ingredients i simply ignored them. I added 1 tbsp rendered bacon fat to the vinaigrette then heated it and garnished the salad with semi crisp bacon bits (4 rashers worth). Sweet, salty, smoky. who could ask for anything more
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by clydetran
The toasted almonds are not mentioned in the recipe, only next to the picture. Would be nice to add 'how to toast almonds'. Guess they are added with the bananas and strawberries!
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by tkarinas
Fruity spinach salad is simple and easy to make and one my family makes whenever we're doing a special meal. It's delicious and so simple, we eat it with our dinner and thoroughly enjoy it.
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