Spinach and Orange Salad

If you haven't started making your own salad dressings.... it's time to start! It's quick, and it's easy. Try it out and you'll never go back. Watch for more of my favorite salads and dressing recipes to come.



Spinach and Orange Salad

Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced sweet onions
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Salad:
3 cups orange sections (about 3 large oranges)
6 cups torn leafy green lettuces (your choice)
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
To prepare salad, combine orange sections, spinach and lettuce in a large bowl. Add onion. Pour vinaigrette over salad mixture; toss gently to coat.