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Orange Spinach Salad Recipe

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The combination of mustard-onion dressing with juicy oranges, cheese and crunchy sweet almonds is a joy for every taste bud! We eat this salad several times a week. —Jenn Rytting, West Jordan, Utah

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Orange Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 21 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over low heat. Add almonds and stir to coat. Spread onto a greased sheet of foil; break apart if necessary.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, red onion, bacon and oranges.
For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugared almonds. Serve immediately. Yield: 21 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 206 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Special Spinach Salad in Country Woman April/May 2009, p32

Shred and Freeze Cheese

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio

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Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2012 by parksville

Niced salad, except we found the dressing way too vinegary for us.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2012 by germanycook

Very good! I used praline almonds that I crushed myself, peaches cuz I didn't have mandarins, and cut down on the vinegar in the dressing abit. It had lots of different flavours!!

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2010 by knitwit84

I made this as part of our Easter dinner this year. It was a huge hit! And best of all it was very easy. The salad dressing was delicious. Will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2010 by puccini

I wouldn't change a thing! This recipe knocks our socks off! I'm not a great one for salads but this is one I won't pass up. Everybody who tries it loves it and asks for the recipe. In fact I'm printing off yet another copy to give to my Pastor's wife who wants to use it at our Valentine's Banquet.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by golfinggrammy

Very easy and delicious...a new family favorite!