March 2010

Fruited Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

• 1 head iceberg lettuce
• 8 oz. fresh spinach
• 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 dozen strawberries, sliced
• 1 kiwi, sliced
• 1 ¼ cup chopped red onion

Dressing:

• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 ½ cup sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 T. poppy seed

In large salad bowl, tear lettuce into pieces, add fresh spinach, oranges, strawberries, kiwi and red onion. Do not toss yet. Refrigerate until ready for use. Dressing: In blender or with wire whisk, mix vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard and onion powder. Slowly add 1 cup oil. Mix well. Stir in poppy seeds. Add to salad just before serving. Toss well.

Serves 6 to 8.