Fruited Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges in light syrup (undrained)
1/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1 tsp. lemon juice, divided
1 tsp. poppy seed
1/2 lb. fresh spinach, washed, trimmed and torn
1 1/2 c. chopped red apple
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/3 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. unsalted sunflower kernels

Preparation

Drain oranges, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Set oranges aside. Combine 1/2 cup liquid and gelatin in a small, nonaluminum saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
Place over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and poppy seed.
Pour into a glass or stainless steel bowl.
Cover; chill 3 hours. Combine oranges, remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, spinach and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently.
Arrange spinach mixture on 6 individual salad plates.
Drizzle dressing evenly over salads and sprinkle with sunflower kernels.
Yields 6 servings, about 84 calories per serving.