Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Ingredients
* 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
* 4 cups sliced strawberries
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
* 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Directions
1. In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.
Springtime Spinach Salad
Ingredients
* 2 eggs
* 4 slices bacon
* 5 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
* 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
* 1 kiwi, sliced
* 1/2 mandarin orange, peeled and segmented
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* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
* 1 dash garlic powder
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 cup seasoned croutons
Directions
1. Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool. Peel, chop, and set aside.
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, onion, kiwi, and orange.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the ketchup, water, olive oil, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and brown mustard. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture, and top the salad with croutons.
Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Ingredients
* 4 slices bacon
* 2 pounds red new potatoes
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 3 tablespoons white vinegar
* 1 bunch green onions, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Directions
1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. leaving skins on.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, green onions, salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, bacon and cheese and toss to coat.
Almond Mandarin Salad
Ingredients
* 1/2 pound bacon
* 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
* 3 tablespoons honey
* 1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
* 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
* 1 bunch green onion, diced
* 3/4 cup slivered almonds
Directions
1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble.
2. To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil.
3. Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.
source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holidays-and-Events/Easter/Salads/Main.aspx