STRAWBERRY-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

Strawberry-Orange Spinach Salad with Toasted Walnuts image

Here's a colorful salad packed full of flavor. Toasted walnuts add texture and crunch. -Mary Buford Shaw, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, chopped
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
5 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
12 fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, oil, mustard, pepper and salt. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, strawberries, cucumber, onion and carrot. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges