Minted Spinach Salad

Minted Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

1       - pound fresh spinach or 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
1       - (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2    - cup loosely packed edible nasturtiums or snapdragons
2       - tablespoons lemon juice
2       - tablespoons lime juice
2       - tablespoons mint jelly
2       - tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 - tablespoons brown sugar
1/4    - teaspoon grated lemon rind


Procedure:

Step 1
- Remove stems from spinach, wash leaves thoroughly, and pat dry. Tear into bite-size pieces.

Step 2
- Combine spinach, oranges, and flowers in a large bowl, set aside.

Step 3
- Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously.

Step 4
- Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe By: Joelle Diorio
From: Orlando, Florida
Book: Southern Living
Page: 12