SPRINGTIME SALAD

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INGREDIENTS:
6 C mixed fresh greens; rinsed, dried and town into pieces
1/2 C dried cranberries
1/2 C raisins
1/2 C roasted sliced almonds
1/2 C gorgonzola cheese; crumbled
12 large grapefruit sections
4 large fresh strawberries; rinsed and sliced

DIRECTIONS:
Place 1 1/2 cups of the mixed greens on each salad plate.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of each of the next four ingredients
on top of the greens. Arrange 3 of the grapefruit sections
in a spiral on top of the greens and fan 1 sliced strawberry
in the center of the grapefruit sections. Serve with the
following dressing.

FOR DRESSING...

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

DIRECTIONS:
In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, ground mustard,
salt, rice vinegar, and onion. With the motor on, slowly add
vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream; whirling until dressing
is smooth and has a creamy texture. Add poppy seeds and blend
thoroughly. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Serve at room
temperature. Makes approximately 3 cups dressing.

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS