Spinach And Grapefruit Salad

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Title: Spinach And Grapefruit Salad
Categories: Citrus, Salads
Yield: 8 servings


2 ts poppy seeds
1/2 red onion -- thinly sliced
3 grapefruit -- pink or red
6 cloves garlic -- peeled
2 TB white wine vinegar
2 TB olive oil -- extra-virgin
1 TB coarse-grain mustard -- pref
: Pommery
1/2 ts honey
: salt and freshly ground
: pepper
3/4 lb fresh spinach, washed and
: torn -- (16 cups)
1/2 sm jicama, peeled & cut -- in
: matchsticks

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add poppy seeds
and toast, stirring constantly, until aromatic, 1-2
minutes; set aside Place onion slices in small bowl;
add cold water to cover and soak for 10 minutes.
Drain. Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, remove skin and
white pith from grapefruit and discard. Working over a
small bowl to catch the juice, cut the grapefruit
segments from their surrounding membranes; reserve the
segments in a small bowl. Measure 1/3 cup of the juice
and set aside. Bring garlic cloves in a small saucepan
and add water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium
heat; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. In a
blender, combine vinegar, oil, mustard, honey, cooked
garlic and reserved grapefruit juice. Blend until
creamy. Season with salt and pepper. In a sald bowl,
combine spinach, jicama, and reserved onions and
grapefruit sections. Drizzle with the dressing and
toss. Arrange on salad plates and garnish with the
toasted poppy seends.

Recipe By : MSBello

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