Berry Spinach Salad - Spice Islands

Makes 6 servings
Nutritional Facts

Berry Spinach Salad

Description

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cool Time

4 hours

An excellent variation of the traditional raspberry vinaigrette.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon Spice Islands Ground Mustard

2 teaspoons Spice Islands Poppy Seed

1 teaspoon Spice Islands Minced Onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup Mazola Vegetable Plus! Oil

1/3 cup raspberry vinegar

1 bag (10 ounces) fresh spinach

1/4 cup pecans, toasted

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries or halved fresh strawberries

Directions

Mix sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, onion and salt in a food processor or blender. Gradually add oil, followed by vinegar. Chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Combine spinach, pecans, red onion and dried cranberries in a large bowl. Toss with 1/3 cup chilled salad dressing. Refrigerate remaining dressing for future use.

Recipe Note: substitute other flavored vinegars for raspberry.