Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with a spicy dressing along with mandarin orange slices and water chestnuts. This hearty salad makes the menu alongside a simply grilled pork roast and a loaf of French bread.

Citrus Spinach Salad

2 pounds fresh spinach leaves
1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons kechup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Clean spinach leaves and tear into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, oranges, water chestnuts and onion rings. Cover and chill, if made ahead.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together oil, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
4. Just before serving toss salad with dressing.

Serves 8.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.