Winter Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette

A yummy salad with spinach, bibb lettuce, and fresh fruit.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1⁄2 lb spinach, washed, trimmed and torn
• 1  head bibb lettuce, torn
• 2  oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 2  Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
• 1  kiwi fruit, peeled and thinly sliced (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

• Raspberry Vinaigrette

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup raspberry vinegar
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  orange rind, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. For the Salad:
2. Combine the spinach, lettuce, orange, apple, kiwifruit (if using), and pecans in a large bowl; toss gently.
3. Pour Raspberry Vinaigrette over the spinach mixture just before serving.
4. For the Vinaigrette:
5. Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill thoroughly. (Makes 1 cup of vinaigrette).