SUMMER SPINACH SALAD

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Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds, it looks and tastes special enough for company. The tangy poppy seed dressing is a snap to combine in the blender. -Callie Berger, Diamond Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 green onions, sliced
2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
3 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until the sugar is dissolved. Add the poppy seeds; process just until blended. , In a salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Salma Shimu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


George Adams
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Delicious and healthy! I love that this salad is packed with nutrients.


Sujal Suzell
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


hawra5ee
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Very tasty salad! I added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal.


andualem Dejene
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit.


KahncN javba
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This salad is a perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Hayle John
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I made this for lunch today and it was so good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the spinach is crisp and refreshing.


Khushi Marasini
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I added some crumbled bacon and avocado, and it was delicious.


Swat 1234
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Yum! This salad was a hit at our summer party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Buddha Dreams
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Easy to make and so tasty! I used fresh spinach from my garden and the dressing was amazing. Definitely a keeper.


Usama Khanbhai
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This spinach salad was incredibly delicious and refreshing. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the strawberries and walnuts, which added a touch of sweetne


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