Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Spinach-Orange Salad

Hi, friends. :)

Last week we were invited to a get-together and we were asked to bring a big salad. When I couldn't find the recipe I wanted for another salad I decided I'd try something new. I remembered there was a salad I had been wanting to try so I figured this was as good a time as any.

This salad is AWESOME!!! It was so good that I made it again the next day for a family gathering. Then a few days ago Mike came home with a few ingredients so we could make the salad again JUST FOR US!! ♥

Here's the recipe so you can try it. VERY EASY and TASTY!!

Spinach-Orange Salad
1 large bunch spinach (stems removed)
2 oranges
1/4 cup pecan  halves
shredded coconut (as much as you want- I probably used 1/4-1/3 cup)
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

1. Wash the spinach (if you didn't buy the kind in the bag) and remove stems. Toss in a bowl.
2. Peal your oranges. Remove white membranes. Cut each segment in half. Toss in bowl.
3. Add coconut.
4. Add pecans.
5. Mix it all together. The heavier stuff will go to the bottom so you may want to "place" a few ingredients on top after you mix so it makes a pretty presentation.
6. Top with the dressing after it's on your plate. 

(PS For the picture & for presentation at the get-together I put the pecans as halves on top. The pecans in the rest of the salad were actually broken again in half. Just wanted the top to look pretty.)


1 comment:

Kendra said...

What other dressing do you think would work with it? Poppyseed maybe? I love vinagrette, but not so fond of raspberry. Any ideas? I MUST try this salad!