Sweet Spinach Salad Recipe

Sweet Spinach Salad Recipe

  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions
  1. In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, oranges, tomatoes and mushrooms; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine first eight dressing ingredients.
  2. Microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions. Serve immediately.