1 cantaloupe half, seeded and peeled
7 cups torn fresh spinach
1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup halved green grapes
Dressing:
3 Tbs. sugar
2 Tbs. orange juice
2 Tbs. wine or herb vinegar
1 Tbs. chopped chives
1 ½ tsp. grated orange peel
Dash pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. poppy seeds | | Cut melon half in 1/2 inch rings. Cut rings into one inch
pieces; place in a bowl. Add spinach, ham, onion and
grapes. Chill for at least 2 hours. Place sugar, orange
juice, vinegar, chives, orange peel and pepper in a
blender, cover and blend until smooth. With blender
running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened. Stir in
poppy seeds. Cover and chill. Just before serving, pour
dressing over salad and toss. |
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