SPINACH SALAD WITH FRUIT

Spinach Salad with Fruit image

Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and a poppy seed vinaigrette, this fabulous spinach salad looks and tastes special enough for company. -Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and undrained
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 large banana, sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in thawed strawberries and poppy seeds., Place spinach on individual salad plates. Arrange the fresh strawberries, banana and avocado over spinach. Top with green onions and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.