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A Better Spinach Salad




Source of Recipe


Ken


Recipe Introduction


This is by far the best spinach salad I have ever eaten. The entire family will enjoy this refreshing dish.


List of Ingredients




1 Cantaloupe Half, Seeded And Peeled
7 Cups Torn Fresh Spinach
1 1/2 Cups Cubed Fully Cooked Ham
1 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion
1/2 Cup Halved Green Grapes
DRESSING:
3 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Chopped Onion
1 1/2 Teaspoons Grated Orange Peel
Dash Pepper
1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Teaspoon Poppy Seeds
1/3 Cup Chopped Pecans, Toasted

Recipe



Cut melon half into 1/2-inch rings. Cut rings with 1-1/2 inch star shaped cookie cutter or into 1 inch pieces; place in a bowl. Add spinach, ham, onion and grapes. Chill for at least 2 hours. Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange peel and pepper in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually ad oil until slightly thickened. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Top with pecans. Yields 6 servings.