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Superstar Spinach Salad Recipe

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"Cantaloupe really 'stars' in this delicious salad—especially if you cut pieces into that shape," remarks Kathy Crow of Payson, Arizona.

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Superstar Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cantaloupe half, seeded and peeled
7 cups torn fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup halved green grapes
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Dash pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Cut melon half into 1/2-in. rings. Cut rings with a 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter or into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add spinach, ham, onion and grapes. Chill for at least 2 hours. Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange peel and pepper in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Top with pecans. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Superstar Spinach Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p13

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2012 by julieanne22

This is really wonderful. I never thought that I would like mixing my fruits and vegetables but this is fantastic and easy. I wish cantaloupe was in season all year long.

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2011 by Brendainny

Made this salad about 8 years ago and have been making it eversince. It's really different and good

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2011 by Brendainny

Made this salad about 8 years ago and have been making it eversince. It's really different and good

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2010 by willow49

I made this for our 4th of July cookout. I doubled the recipe, should have tripled it! The whole family loved this fresh tasting, healthy salad. It's a winner for sure.