Spinach-Orange Toss Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups torn fresh spinach (about 8 ounces)

1 11-ounce can mandarin orange sections, drained

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

3 tbsp salad oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp poppy seed

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

 

Method

Place torn spinach in a large bowl. Add mandarin orange sections and sliced fresh mushrooms. Toss lightly; cover and chill.

 

For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine salad oil, lemon juice, poppy seed, and salt. Cover and shake well. Chill. Shake again and pour the dressing over the spinach-orange mixture. Toss salad lightly to coat. Sprinkle toasted almonds over top. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
 

Per 1/6 serving: 9 g carbohydrates, 175 calories, 15 g fat, 4 g Protein, 119 mg sodium

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