FRUITY SPINACH SALAD

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It's fresh tasting and VERY healthy! You can substitute other fruit such as strawberries or blueberries for the grapes, or other types of melon.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cantaloupe, seeded and skin removed
7 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup halved green grape
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 dash pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut melon half in 1/2 inch rings, then into 1 inch pieces;place in a bowl.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, onion and grapes.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange peel and pepper in a blender, cover and blend until smooth.
  • With blender running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in poppy seeds.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.
  • Top with pecans.

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