Sunday, December 16, 2007

Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing

1 medium red apple
Lemon Juice
6 cups torn fresh spinach
6 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 small red onion, slice 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 1/2teaspoons honey
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Thinly slice apple; brush with lemon juice. In a large salad bowlm, toss the spinach, lettuce, onion, oranges and apple slices. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon.
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk the dressing inredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir and drizzle over sald. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings

No comments: