WATERMELON SPINACH SALAD

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Dark green spinach leaves provide a rich backdrop for brilliant raspberries, cubed watermelon and sliced almonds in this eye-appealing salad. The light vinaigrette is the perfect way to dress up summer's finest produce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn
2 cups seeded cubed watermelon
1 cup halved green grapes
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion powder and salt. Cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Continue processing while adding oil in a steady stream. Add onion and poppy seeds; process until blended., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, grapes and raspberries; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.