MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD WITH
POPPY SEED DRESSING
 
1 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed and torn into bite size pieces
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 lb. bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 lg. avocado, sliced
1/4 med. size red onion, sliced into thin rings

DRESSING:

1/4 c. white wine vinegar
4 tsp. sugar
2/3 tsp. dry mustard
2/3 tsp. salt
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2/3 c. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. poppy seeds

Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt in blender or processor; mix well. Add lemon juice. With machine running, gradually add oil. Stir in poppy seeds. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. About 6 servings.

 

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