SWEET SPINACH SALAD

• 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 (10 oz.) package fresh baby spinach
• 1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt.  While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.  Stir in poppy seeds.  Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.

On salad plates, arrange the spinach, mandarin oranges and almonds.  Drizzle with dressing.