Festive Spinach Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup thin sliced red onion
1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon)
2 tbsp finely chopped red onions
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 -3 tsp poppy seeds

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until well blended and smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and pulse until blended.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, strawberries & oranges. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Sprinkle pecans on top.
* There are many fruits/cheeses/nuts that go well with this tangy dressing. Try any different combination below: Goat (Chevre) Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Toasted almonds; Feta Cheese, Mango, Toasted pinenuts; Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh or Dried Figs, Toasted Pistachios; Blue Cheese, Sliced Bosc or Asian Pear, Candied Walnuts; Swiss or Emanthaler Cheese, Dried Apricots, Candied Pecans.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	261.62 Kcal (1095 kJ)
Calories from fat	212.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.65g	36%
Sodium	142.08mg	6%
Potassium	300.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.13g	4%
Sugars	8.72g	35%
Dietary Fiber	2.7g	11%
Protein	2.67g	5%
Vitamin C	31.3mg	52%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	57.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.22 Kcal (909 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.64g	36%
Sodium	117.97mg	6%
Potassium	249.28mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.9g	4%
Sugars	7.24g	35%
Dietary Fiber	2.24g	11%
Protein	2.22g	5%
Vitamin C	26mg	52%
Iron	1.1mg	7%
Calcium	47.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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