Citrus Spinach Salad

Serves 8

Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with a spicy dressing along with mandarin orange slices and water chestnuts. This hearty salad makes the menu alongside a simply grilled pork roast and a loaf of French bread.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves
• 1 8-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons kechup
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Clean spinach leaves and tear into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, oranges, water chestnuts and onion rings. Cover and chill, if made ahead. In a medium bowl whisk together oil, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Just before serving toss salad with dressing.

   Nutrition Information Per Serving:
   150 Calories;
   4 g Protein;
   8 g Fat;
   1 g Saturated Fat;
   170 mg Sodium;
   0 mg Cholesterol;
   19 g Carbohydrates
   

Source: NPB