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Spinach Salad with Currant Dressing

CURRANT DRESSING:
1/4 cup CROSSE & BLACKWELL red currant jelly
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

SPINACH SALAD:
8 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup (11-ounce can) mandarin orange sections, drained
1/4 cup (about 2) sliced green onions


FOR CURRANT DRESSING: Combine jelly and vinegar in small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until jelly is melted and smooth. Chill in freezer for 10 minutes.

FOR SPINACH SALAD: Combine spinach, strawberries, oranges and onions in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture; toss well to coat.

Makes 6 servings

from the kitchen of Millie