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 SaladMakes 1 salad
- 4 oz.Spinach – cleaned and stem removed
- 2 oz.Mango – peeled, seeded and diced into ¾” pieces
- 2 oz.Papaya – peeled, seeded and diced into ¾” pieces
- 2 oz.Mandarin oranges
- ½ 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 vinaigretteYields 4 cups
- 4 oz. Lime marmalade
- 6 oz.Fresh lime juice
- 4 tsp.Sugar
- 4 tsp.Orange juice concentrate – undiluted
- 2 ½ oz.Cider vinegar
- 2 tsp.Kosher salt
- 1 tsp.Sambal olek (chili paste)
- 1 ½ tsp.Dijon mustard
- ½ 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.
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