Spinach Salad with Mango and Papaya

This is a great summer salad, leaving you refreshed even on the hottest days. For those who like to have a little protein with there salad, both grilled chicken or shrimp go well with this dish. Don’t let the number of items scare you, this is a simple recipe and well worth the extra time. Great for the family or summer parties.

Spinach Salad

Makes 1 salad

• 4 oz.Spinach – cleaned and stem removed

• 2 oz.Mango – peeled, seeded and diced into ?" pieces

• 2 oz.Papaya – peeled, seeded and diced into ?" pieces

• 2 oz.Mandarin oranges

• ? oz.Red onion – julienne

• 2 Tbsp.Slivered almonds – toasted

• 2 oz.Lime vinaigrette (recipe follows)

• 1 ea.Lime slices

Combine spinach red onion and lime vinaigrette in a bowl and toss.

Place on plate and top with mango, papaya, mandarin oranges and slivered almonds. Garnish with lime slice.

Lime vinaigrette

Yields 4 cups

• 4 oz. Lime marmalade

• 6 oz.Fresh lime juice

• 4 tsp.Sugar

• 4 tsp.Orange juice concentrate – undiluted

• 2 ? oz.Cider vinegar

• 2 tsp.Kosher salt

• 1 tsp.Sambal olek (chili paste)

• 1 ? tsp.Dijon mustard

• ? tsp.Ground coriander

• 1 Tbsp.Poppy seeds

• 2 cupsCanola oil

• 3 oz.Olive oil

Combine and mix all ingredients except the oils in a mixer. Slowly add the oil on medium speed until vinaigrette is emulsified. Store in an air tight container and refrigerate.