FRUITED SPINACH SALAD

Serves: 8

1/4 c. sugar

2 t. cornstarch

1/2 t. grated lemon peel

1/4 t. dry mustard

1/2 c. water

1/4 c. fresh lemon juice

1/2 t. poppy seeds

2 c. uncooked rotini pasta

1 T. oil

6 c. fresh spinach, washed and torn

2 c. sliced fresh strawberries

2 medium apples, chopped

1 orange, sectioned and cut in half

1/4 c. chopped pecans

Combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, mustard, water and lemon juice in a 2 cup glass bowl. Microwave, uncovered, 2 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring once. Stir in poppy seeds, set aside to cool. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with oil in large salad bowl. Add spinach, strawberries, oranges, apples and pecans. Add dressing and toss to coat evenly.