Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing Recipe
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Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing

By: Emilie Hinton 
"Guests are always impressed by this elegant salad's taste and appearance. They never leave the table without requesting the recipe. --Emilie Hinton, Bradley, Illinois"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by calyope   view full review
I made this dressing and used it with a different spinach salad made with egg, tomatoes,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by amee   view full review
this is great esp. if you have kids whom you are trying to get more veggies into. i cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Chef Helen   view full review
I just used the dressing recipe off this page. It was fantastic! It goes great with some fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by Tricia   view full review
This dressing is out of this world! I made a totally different salad with greens, citrus,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Very good salad. Loved the fruit/bacon/veggie/seed combination. The dressing is a little sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Homeschooling mama   view full review
Very good...omitted walnuts, added Trader Joe Omega mix instead (cranberries, pepitas,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by shellywiz   view full review
I made this last night to bring to a friend's dinner party and it was the hit of the party. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by Jezze   view full review
I didn't actually make this salad, yet, but I'm sure it's delicious. However, I did make the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by JacquiB   view full review
I only used the dressing from this recipe. Since I don't eat anything with added sugar, this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
I made the dressing only, but the salad is similar to other salads I've made over the years. ...

 

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