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Classic Spinach Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

By: NAKANO®

"Pesto vinaigrette adds a new twist to a classic spinach salad."

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings

Ingredients

1 (11 ounce) can Mandarin orange segments in light syrup
10 cups small spinach leaves
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, cubed
3 tablespoons dried cherries, dried cranberries or golden raisins
3 tablespoons toasted walnut pieces
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Pesto Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons NAKANO® Seasoned Rice Vinegar - Pesto
2 tablespoons reserved Mandarin orange syrup
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Directions

Drain Mandarin oranges, reserving syrup. Cut orange segments into halves, if desired. In a large bowl, combine oranges, spinach, onion, avocado, dried fruit, nuts and cheese; toss. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together rice vinegar, reserved Mandarin syrup, oil and mustard. Pour over salad; toss to coat.