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Grapefruit Spinach Salad

Source: North Dakota State University Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Water chestnuts give this spinach salad a delightful crunch when served with the spicy and tangy dressing.

Makes
6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups fresh spinach, washed and drained
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained (2 ounce cans)
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, diced (5 oz can)
  • 2 grapefruits, sectioned and diced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 us fluid ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Tear spinach coarsely and place in large salad bowl.
  3. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, and grapefruit.
  4. Mix together oil, vinegar, grapefruit juice, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and dry mustard.
  5. Toss dressing with spinach mixture and serve.

Notes

Learn more about: Spinach Mushrooms Grapefruit

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