Spinach: Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Poppy Seed Dressing

posted by Kewpys Mom 11-15-100 4:55 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Poppy Seed Dressing
Recipe By :Mark Monette of the Flagstaff House, Boulder, CO
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:25
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 cups fresh spinach -- coarsely torn
5 egg yolks
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 quart salad oil
1 lemon -- squeeze for juice
1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon -- chopped
1 lemon
Dash red wine vinegar
Dash salt -- to taste
Dash black pepper -- to taste


Prepare the Mayonnaise: Whip 5 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and the juice of one
lemon, until frothy. Very slowly, add the 3/4-quart salad oil and 1 tablespoon boiling water while constantly whipping the mixture.

Preparing the Dressing: Take one quart of the mayonnaise you have made, and stir in the 2 types of
mustard, 1/2 to 1 cup honey (adjust to your taste), tarragon, dash red wine vinegar, juice of one lemon, poppy seed, and salt/pepper to taste. Stir until thoroughly blended. Serve over a bed of torn spinach.

Suggested Garnishes:
Crumbled, cooked bacon
Crumbled hard boiled eggs
Sections of Mandarin oranges
Bean sprouts

Per serving: 891 Calories (kcal); 89g Total Fat; (86% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 133mg Cholesterol; 594mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 17 1/2 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

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