Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing Recipe

Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing Recipe

  • 1 medium red apple
  • Lemon Juice
  • 6 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 6 cups torn red leaf lettuce
  • 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/3 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  1. Thinly slice apple; brush with lemon juice. In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, lettuce, onion, oranges and apple slices. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.