SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY HONEY DRESSING

Spinach Salad with Spicy Honey Dressing image

Here's a salad with some zip to it. I've also served the spicy dressing with mixed vegetables, fruit and tossed salads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salted sunflower kernels
1/4 teaspoon each salt, pepper and garlic salt
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, parsley, mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts, cheese, sunflower kernels and seasonings. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.