SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN POPPY SEED DRESSING

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If you've never tasted toasted pine nuts before, then this recipe will make you a fan! (They can easily be found in any bulk food store). This is the recipe that also started my love affair with balsamic vinegar, all the different flavors blend marvelously well in this awesome salad!

Provided by MMers

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 granny smith apple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, trimmed washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Cool and set aside.
  • Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Coat in lemon juice as you cut it up to prevent browning.
  • Set aside.
  • To prepare dressing: In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach and toss to coat well.
  • Arrange spinach in individual salad bowls and top with apple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, and toasted pine nuts.

Brooklyn Rouse
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different fruits and vegetables to it and it's always turned out great.


NS SHAMRAT
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a really healthy and delicious option.


Hdhdh Bzhsh
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the dressing is delicious.


Alicia rico
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also really easy to make.


umi cruz
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the mandarin oranges in this salad. The poppy seed dressing is also really good.


Adefolatayoajila
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also really delicious!


Naeem Malik
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I've never been a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing.


nsuka isaac
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Josephine Smith
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up!


Tanaka Nhando
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


GR VLOG
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I love the combination of spinach and mandarin oranges in this salad. The poppy seed dressing is also really good.


Myla Iniguez
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This was my first time making a spinach salad and it turned out great! The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is refreshing and light.


Question Jolly
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and the dressing is delicious.


Rampol Igwe
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of flavors was amazing and everyone loved the poppy seed dressing.


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