Watermelon Spinach Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Dark green spinach leaves provide a rich backdrop for brilliant raspberries, cubed watermelon and sliced almonds in this eye-appealing salad. The light vinaigrette is the perfect way to dress up summer's finest produce."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
READY IN	15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach, torn
2 cups seeded, cubed watermelon
1 cup halved green grapes
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion powder and salt. Cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Continue processing while adding oil in a steady stream. Add onion and poppy seeds; process until combined.
In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, grapes and raspberries; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with vinaigrette.