This excellent salad is full of fresh ingredients. The salad dressing recipe makes a ton: it can be used on other salads too. It will keep well in the refrigerator for about a week.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- 2 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 16 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Preparation:
In a small saucepan, saute the diced onion in the oil for a few minutes until translucent. Add sugar, black pepper, celery salt, mustard, vegetable oil, and vinegar. Whisk over medium-high heat until all ingredients are well mixed, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and refrigerate until cool.
When ready to serve, combine spinach, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and carrots; toss together. Pour some of the dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve some of the remaining dressing on the side.
