Fruited Spinach Salad

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges in light syrup (undrained)
  • 1/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tsp. poppy seed
  • 1/2 lb. fresh spinach, washed, trimmed and torn
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped red apple
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
  • 1/3 c. raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted sunflower kernels

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain oranges, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
  2. 2
    Set oranges aside. Combine 1/2 cup liquid and gelatin in a small, nonaluminum saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Place over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and poppy seed.
  5. 5
    Pour into a glass or stainless steel bowl.
  6. 6
    Cover; chill 3 hours. Combine oranges, remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, spinach and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently.
  7. 7
    Arrange spinach mixture on 6 individual salad plates.
  8. 8
    Drizzle dressing evenly over salads and sprinkle with sunflower kernels.
  9. 9
    Yields 6 servings, about 84 calories per serving.

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