Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Spinach & Shrimp Salad

1 lg. avocado, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 lb. fresh spinach, torn into pieces
1 lb. shrimp
3 oranges, sectioned

Orange Vinaigrette:

2/3 c. salad oil
1/3 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

To make dressing, combine salad oil, 1/3 cup orange juice, sugar, vinegar, orange peel, salt, mustard and hot pepper sauce in a jar. Shake well and chill.

Sprinkle avocado rings with 1 tablespoon of orange juice. Combine avocado, spinach, shrimp and orange sections in a large bowl. Toss with chilled dressing. Makes 8 portions.

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