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Beef Spinach Salad

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This refreshing salad recipe can be made with deli roast beef slices or leftover roast beef. You can make this salad ahead of time - just leave out the spinach and add it to the salad and gently toss when you're ready to serve.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium grapefruits
  • 1-1/2 lb. cooked thinly sliced deli roast beef, cut into strips
  • 5 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/3 cup grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Preparation:

Cut one grapefruit in half and squeeze 1/3 cup juice for the dressing; set aside. Cut remaining grapefruit half and whole grapefruit into sections and set aside.

In small bowl, combine oil, reserved 1/3 cup grapefruit juice, green onions, and salt and pepper and beat with wire whisk to combine. In large bowl, combine grapefruit, beef, spinach and celery. Pour dressing over and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately. 6 servings

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