Winter Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
1/2 lb spinach, washed, trimmed and torn
1 head bibb lettuce, torn
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Raspberry Vinaigrette
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

For the Salad:
Combine the spinach, lettuce, orange, apple, kiwifruit (if using), and pecans in a large bowl; toss gently.
Pour Raspberry Vinaigrette over the spinach mixture just before serving.
For the Vinaigrette:
Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill thoroughly. (Makes 1 cup of vinaigrette).