Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Guests are always impressed by this elegant salad's taste and appearance. They never leave the table without requesting the recipe. —Emilie Hinton, Bradley, Illinois Ingredients:
1 medium red apple |
lemon juice |
6 cups torn fresh spinach |
6 cups torn red leaf lettuce |
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
1/3 cup sunflower kernels, toasted |
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled |
dressing: |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar |
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons honey |
1/2 teaspoon celery salt |
1/2 teaspoon onion salt |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Thinly slice apple; brush with lemon juice. In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, lettuce, onion, oranges and apple slices. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds. Stir and drizzle over salad. Yield: 12 servings.
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