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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
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,

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Superstar Spinach Salad cont.

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.