CALIFORNIA SPINACH SALAD

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Colorful and cool - this California spin on spinach salad has a lot going on without a lot of effort.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs fresh spinach, washed and dried thoroughly
5 medium ripe Hass avocadoes, seeded, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup ripe olives, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained and quartered
spinach salad dressing (recipe follows)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry leaf tarragon, crushed
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring vinegar and tarragon to a boil. Cool.
  • Blend mustard and vinegar mixture in deep bowl. Stir well.
  • Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Tear spinach into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. In medium bowl, generously drizzle lime juice over avocado cubes before tossing in salad to prevent browning and to enhance flavor. Add avocados, olives, onions and oranges to mixing bowl and toss together with salad dressing.

Blessing Aryee
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Launa Jack
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Surjo Vi
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light. I often make it for lunch or a light dinner.


Justin Matthews
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped hard-boiled eggs, and it was delicious!


Asa Pupuma
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is actually really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the fruit adds a nice sweetness.


Yogull World
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Rohat kabir Tahin
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's one of my favorites. It's so versatile, and I can always find something to add to it.


Aj alamin
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


yohans luv
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Francke Max
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Jen Mellette
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing, and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Muhammad Aliyu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I added some crumbled bacon and avocado, and it was delicious!


Tamim Azimi
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I often make it for lunch or a light dinner.


Gulsher Ahmed
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought dressing, but I'm sure it would be even better with a homemade one.


Safeer Wazeer
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is spot-on, and the dressing is light and refreshing. I highly recommend it!


Brandon Castro
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The dressing was perfectly tangy and sweet, and the spinach was fresh and crisp. I added some grilled chicken to make it a main course salad, and it was delicious.


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