1/2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. minced onion
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. poppy seed
2 to 3 drops red food coloring

SALAD:

Fresh spinach leaves
Mandarin oranges
Almonds, sliced and toasted

You can make dressing up ahead and refrigerate. Blend all ingredients very well. Wash fresh spinach and arrange on salad plate. Top with 6 to 8 sections of mandarin oranges, sprinkle the toasted almonds around and pour the dressing around salad.

A great tasting salad to go with most any type of meal.