*My friend just requested this recipe, so I thought I'd go ahead and share it on my blog.  This is THE BEST summer salad recipe and is a HUGE HIT everywhere we take it.  I first tried this salad at a family gathering and just had to have the recipe.  I'm sure you'll love it too!

Combine the following salad ingredients in a large bowl:
2 bags Baby Spinach
2 qt. strawberries
2 cans mandarin oranges

Mix the following dressing ingredients in a jar; shake well and add just before serving:
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. vinegar
2 tsp. red onion
1 1/2 tsp. mustard
1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
1 c. vegetable oil

(This dressing is a sweet & sour dressing and it great made and served on other salads as well.)

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Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

I am going to the cities to a picnic on Wednesday. My cousin Joe is driving in from Illinois... I remember those days. I would fly in and everyone wanted me to visit them at their house. I spent my whole vacation in the car. Vowing not to ever do that to another human, I am driving 2+ hours to eat a meal with my family and then coming home.

I was wondering what to do for the day. I didn't want to make a dish to pass and then drive forever and serve a meal that would make my cousins sick. This salad is perfect. I can bring all the ingredients and mix it there.

Yahoo!!! and Thanks!!!

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Jun. 26, 2009 - I had a similar recipe several years ago . . .

Posted by SevenSmiths

Only without the mandarin oranges. I misplaced it somewhere through the past few moves. I think I'll give yours a try. I've been looking for another spinach/strawberry recipe lately.

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