If your tired of the same old garden salad, try something new. This salad is simple and works as a great side dish for any bar-b-que. Try it and let us know what you think. Spinach is great with steak!!!
Serves 6-8.
Indgredients:
- 1 package (10 oz.) fresh spinach, torn
- 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions
Dressing:
- 1/3 c sugar
- 3 TBS cider vinegar
- 1 TBS honey
- ½ tsp dried, minced onion
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, oranges, tomatoes and mushrooms. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first eight dressing ingredients. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions. Serve immediately.
