Fruity Spinach Salad

Name: Fruity Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe, seeded and skin removed; 7 cups torn fresh spinach; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup halved green grape; Dressing; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1 dash pepper; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon poppy seed; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cantaloupe, seeded and skin removed
7 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup halved green grape
Dressing
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 dash pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

1

Cut melon half in 1/2 inch rings, then into 1 inch pieces;place in a bowl.
2

Add spinach, mushrooms, onion and grapes.
3

Chill for at least 2 hours.
4

Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange peel and pepper in a blender, cover and blend until smooth.
5

With blender running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened.
6

Stir in poppy seeds.
7

Cover and chill.
8

Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.
9

Top with pecans.