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Spooky Spinach Salad

Spooky Spinach Salad
Sunflower kernels add fun crunch to this colorful spinach salad. In fall, use roasted pumpkin seeds instead.
6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium sweet orange pepper, julienned
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, mushrooms,
  • orange pepper, bacon, sunflower kernels and feta cheese.
  • In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process
  • until thick and well blended. Drizzle desired amount over salad;
  • toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
  • Yield: 6 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing).
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 340 calories, 32 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013