We had this Sunday at Mercede's Birthday party, and Hannah wanted the recipe on the site.
Spinach Salad
1 bag baby spinach
1-2 heads romaine
2 small cans mandarin oranges
2 c swiss cheese, grated
1/2 lb cooked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
poppy seed dressing
Optional- sliced strawberries
De-vein and clean the spinach and romaine. Tear them into bite size pieces.
Just before serving toss all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Make sure you get some before Adam eats it all. ( He loves this salad and requests it whenever we are asked to bring a salad to a function)
Poppy Seed Dressing
1/4 c. white vinegar
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 to 1 t. dry mustard
2T Dried onions or to taste
1 T Poppy Seeds or to taste
1/2 C. good olive oil (or canola oil)
Combine in blender and mix until smooth. I always taste for the sugar and adjust accordingly. Pour on salad and toss. It will keep, refrigerated, for severaI days.
I learned this recipe from Tammy, and it has been served often at weddings (can you say bags and bags of spinach?), showers, and many family dinners.
