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According to the calendar its supposed to be Spring. Mother Nature apparently thinks otherwise (at least in my neck of the woods). So I'm doing all the Spring-like things I can to help it along. This salad is full of the very best of Spring. Spinach, strawberries and spring greens make this fresh and delicious. I will warn you, the dressing is a funky mix of flavors, and you'll wonder how its going to taste on a salad with fruit in it. But let me tell you, it is sooo good! But, one of my favorite parts of this salad is the bacon. It adds a nice bit of saltiness that really compliments the rest of the salad. My only complaint is that it needs more fruit and bacon in it. They got a little lost in the greens. So keep that in mind when you make this.
Fruity Tossed Salad
Serves 12-15
Dressing:
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs. cider vinegar
2 Tbs. honey
1 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. grated onion
1/4 tsp. celery seed
Dash salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Salad:
6 cups torn greens (Romain holds up best with the dressing and the fruit)
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 can Mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds (I forgot to put these in)
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
In a small saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Heat on medium high heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.. Whisk in the oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing right before serving and gently toss to coat.
Source: My friend Kimmy S.
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