Spinach and mandarin oranges

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
12 ounces Fresh Spinach -- wash,
Remove thick
Stems
½ cup Scallions -- thin sliced
11 ounces Mandarin Oranges -- drained
½ cup Slivered Almonds -- toasted,
6 portions

Directions

Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette: 1 Tsp Dry Mustard Salt -- to taste ⅛ tsp Black Pepper 1 tbsp Honey 2 tbsp Cider Vinegar ½ C Vegetable Oil Fresh greenery is dotted with vivid orange segments and toasted almonds before being coated with a honey-mustard dressing.

1. Heap the spinach leaves in a large bowl. 2. Adorn the greenery with the scallions, fruit, and nuts. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, toss well, and serve.

How to toast nuts:

Spread nuts out on a cookie sheet and bake in a 350o oven for 5 to 10 minutes until golden. Different sizes and types of nuts toast at varying times; the smaller the nut, the faster it browns, so you have to keep a watchful eye on the oven.

Source: The Uncommon Gourmet by Ellen Helman (ISBN 0-89815-519-3) Recipe By : mnh@... (Michele Hardy) File

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