Raspberry and Spinach Salad

Name: Raspberry and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups spinach; 1 cup raspberries; 1/2 red onion, sliced very thinly; 1 cup pecans, candied if you have them; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup canola oil or 1 cup safflower oil; 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Spinach

This distinctive spinach salad was a highlight at a wedding celebration. It features a uniquely delicious dressing that sets it apart from other spinach salads. The recipe combines 6 cups of fresh spinach with 1 cup of raspberries, thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup of pecans. A sweet and tangy dressing made with 2 tablespoons each of poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, and honey, plus 1 cup of oil and 1/3 cup of raspberry vinegar, brings everything together. It's ready in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

6 cups spinach
1 cup raspberries
1/2 red onion, sliced very thinly
1 cup pecans, candied if you have them
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup safflower oil
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar

Method

Combine the poppy seeds, Dijon mustard and honey with the 1 cup of oil.
Pour in the 1/3 cup of raspberry vinegar.
Shake the mixture thoroughly to create a well-emulsified dressing.
Toss the dressing with the 6 cups of spinach, 1 cup of raspberries, sliced onion and 1 cup of pecans, or assemble individually as preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium81100 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpinach

AuthorGay Gilmore