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Watermelon Spinach Salad

Name: Watermelon Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).
Ingredients: POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:; 1/2 cup white wine 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 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn; 2 cups seeded cubed watermelon; 1 cup halved green grapes; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

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Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette)

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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Ingredients

POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup white wine 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 package (6 ounces) 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, 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 blended.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, grapes and raspberries; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 234 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

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