Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• 10 oz. spinach
• 3 scallions
• 1 C. slivered toasted almonds
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1 lg. can or two small ones mandarin oranges, drained
• Dressing:
• 1/4 C. oil (NOT olive)
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbs. parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Put spinach in salad bowl, with or without the stems.
Add chopped scallions

Put almonds on cookie sheet with the first 2 Tbs. sugar sprinkled on top. Put in 350 oven for 10 min. to toast. Let cool when done.
Mix dressing in jar and shake until salt and sugar dissolve.
Add dressing to spinach and scallions and toss.
Add drained oranges and almonds.

Spinach has a tendency to wilt quickly so do not add dressing and oranges until ready to serve. You may also use sliced chicken for a complete meal instead of just a salad.

This is really a great salad and everytime I fix it for church dinners or family there is never any left. And I triple the recipe!!!

from Ruth in Davie, Fl. who got it from Jennie in Tenn. who got it from Julia in Georgia.