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Superstar Spinach Salad

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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Superstar Spinach Salad cont.

1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

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.