Recipe: Polynesian Spinach Salad

This was published in Great Performances, a cookbook put out by the Symphony League of Tupelo, Mississippi.

POLYNESIAN SPINACH SALAD

16 oz fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces
1 head bibb lettuce torn into bite sized pieces
3 seedless naval oranges, peeled, sliced and quartered
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup peanuts

In a salad bowl combine above ingredients.

Drizzle with Dressing (recipe follows) and serve immediately.

DRESSING:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 dried basil

In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Serve with above salad.