Sunday, July 24, 2011

Poppy Seed Dressing and Spinach Salad

photo courtesy of allrecipes.com


My Sister-in-law, Ali, made this recipe for our monthly family dinner tonight. YUMMY! So fresh and totally different spin on a spinach salad.

Poppy Seed Dressing and Spinach Salad

1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
1 pound fresh spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons minced onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.

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