Fruity Spinach and Almond Salad
Sent by angieh
Serves 4
Level of difficulty: Medium
Preparation time: 15-30 min
Main ingredient: Ham
Occasion: Main dish
3/4 lb grated Swiss Cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup almonds
3 Tbsp. sugar
DRESSING:
3/4 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1/3 Cup White vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
Cook sugar and almonds over a low heat until browned then set aside.
Make the dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together.
Mix the salad leaves together with the red onion. Toss the leaves in the poppy seed dressing. Sprinkle almonds, bacon, and oranges over the top.
Top with the grated cheese and serve with some crusty bread!
