Mandarin Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 c. light Italian dressing
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds (optional)
1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach, trimmed
3 fresh oranges, peeled and sectioned

Preparation

In a blender, combine the mandarin oranges and the Italian dressing. Blend until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds, if using. In a large salad bowl, toss together the spinach, fresh orange sections and half of the dressing mixture. Serve immediately.