Friday, March 6, 2009

Watermelon Spinach Salad


INGREDIENTS

POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

SALAD:
1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach, torn
2 cups seeded, cubed watermelon
1 cup halved green grapes
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS
In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion powder and salt. Cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Continue processing while adding oil in a steady stream. Add onion and poppy seeds; process until combined.


In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, grapes and raspberries; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with vinaigrette.

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