SPINACH SALAD WITH RED CURRANT DRESSING

Spinach Salad with Red Currant Dressing image

This pretty salad can be put together in less than 20 minutes. It adds lots of color to the table, and the sweet-tart dressing is a wonderful complement to the spinach and fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

For dressing, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the jelly and vinegar over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until melted and smooth. Cool completely. , Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, strawberries and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.