FESTIVE SPINACH SALAD

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Every time I make this, I get a lot of great reviews. I think I got the recipe years ago in a Taste of Home magazine. I always make extra dressing and keep it around (practically forever), as it tastes great on everything!

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Selam Dereje
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Yum!


Runa cooking canvas
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Bukenya Gilbert
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I made this salad for a potluck and everyone loved it! It was easy to make and very festive. The colors of the salad were beautiful and the flavors were delicious.


kiol
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This salad was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese were all fresh and flavorful. I would definitely make this salad again.


Rasel Shikder
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad! The dressing was so good and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this salad again.


Awesomecharmcave 08
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover spinach. I added a few extra cranberries and walnuts, and it was perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the salad was very refreshing.


REDOY YT
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It was easy to transport and everyone loved the flavors. The dressing was especially good, and I will definitely be using it again on other salads.


Ivxry
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This salad was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese were all fresh and flavorful. I would definitely make this salad again.


Mohamed Najran
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salad, but this one was amazing! The dressing was so good and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Waseem Sandhu
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeff D
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I made this salad for a potluck and everyone loved it! It was easy to make and very festive. The colors of the salad were beautiful and the flavors were delicious.


LOOZZY JAYY
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This salad was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese were all fresh and flavorful. I would definitely make this salad again.


dexalie gray
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad! The dressing was so good and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this salad again.


Imran Shar
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover spinach. I added a few extra cranberries and walnuts, and it was perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the salad was very refreshing.


Katherine Dotson
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It was easy to transport and everyone loved the flavors. The dressing was especially good, and I will definitely be using it again on other salads.


Grumzy_YT
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This salad was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese were all fresh and flavorful. I would definitely make this salad again.


Kashif Sohail
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salad, but this one was amazing! The dressing was so good and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Treisy Gogh
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I made this salad for a potluck and everyone loved it! It was easy to make and very festive. The colors of the salad were beautiful and the flavors were delicious.


Naiz Shah
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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