Honey-Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 lb fresh spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

Sprinkle salt in a large bowl; add garlic.
Mash garlic and salt to a paste, using back of a spoon.
Combine honey, olive oil, and lemon juice in a jar.
Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
Add honey mixture to garlic mixture; stir well.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Remove stems from spinach; wash leaves thoroughly, and pat dry.
Tear leaves into bite-size pieces.
Combine spinach, oranges, and walnuts in a large bowl; toss well.
Pour honey mixture over salad, tossing to coat.
Serve immediately.