Summer Spinach Salad Recipe

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Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds, it looks and tastes special enough for company. The tangy poppy seed dressing is a snap to combine in the blender. -Callie Berger, Diamond Springs, California

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Summer Spinach Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 14 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 8 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 3 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  • In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until the sugar is dissolved. Add the poppy seeds; process just until blended.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Yield: 14 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 149 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Summer Spinach Salad in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p27

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Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by michau

easy & delicious


Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by lurky27

Delicious! So easy, yet unique and very pleasing to the palate.

~ Theresa


Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Red Molly

Fresh-tasting and delicious! Everyone at our barbecue enjoyed the combination of flavors.

 
 
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