SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING AND CRISPY WON TON "CROUTONS"

Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Dressing and Crispy Won Ton

Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Croutons, recipe follows
12 cups torn spinach (about 6 ounces)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
Two 11-ounce cans mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces won ton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

To prepare salad, combine juice, molasses, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine Croutons, juice mixture, spinach, onion, and oranges; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
To prepare croutons, combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Place won ton strips and vegetable oil in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Open bag. Sprinkle with cumin mixture; seal and toss to coat.
Place won ton strips in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until crisp; turn strips once. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0.8 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 2.2 grams, Protein 4.2 grams