Spinach Salad with Mandarin Poppy Seed Dressing

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Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
1 granny smith apples
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach, trimmed washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Place pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Cool and set aside.
Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
Coat in lemon juice as you cut it up to prevent browning.
Set aside.
To prepare dressing: In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper.
Add spinach and toss to coat well.
Arrange spinach in individual salad bowls and top with apple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, and toasted pine nuts.

Servings: 4-6

Time preparation: 25 min.

Time total: 25 min.

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