Strawberry Spinach Salad

Submitted by Chef Niki

"This salad is refreshing and a great change from the everyday salad.Great for spring and summer side dishes!Kids love it."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Salad

• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 12 strawberries, sliced ("or" more)
• 1 medium jicama, peeled,sliced in 1/4 x 2 inch strips
• 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced in 1/2 circle pieces
• 1 cup mandarin orange (canned works well)

• Fruit Dressing

• 2⁄3 cup peach juice concentrate ("or" other juice)
• 1⁄3 cup raspberry vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

directions

1. Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large glass salad bowl.
2. Chill.
3. When ready to serve,toss with the fruit dressing.
4. Fruit Dressing: Blend the 1st five ingredients in a blender for one minute,slowly add the oil and poppy seeds.
5. Yield: 2 cups, 1 serving=2 Tablespoons.