Pamilla's Spinach, Shrimp and Fruit Salad

Description
A light and refreshing salad perfect for a summer meal. Tossed with a fresh citrus salad dressing.

Salad

 * 1 genuine California avocado
 * lemon juice
 * 1 6oz bag of fresh baby spinach
 * 1 11oz can of drained mandarin oranges
 * 1 ½ cups seedless red grapes
 * 1 ½ cups cooked shrimp
 * 2 stalks chopped green onions

Salad dressing

 * ¾ cup olive or macadamia nut oil
 * ¼ cup orange juice
 * 3 tbsp lemon juice
 * 1 tbsp white vinegar
 * ⅓ cups sugar
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp paprika
 * 1½ tsp grated onions

Salad dressing

 * 1) Make ahead of time and chill.
 * 2) Mix in a cruet; olive or macadamia nut oil, orange juice, lemon juice, white vinegar, sugar, salt, paprika, grated onions.
 * 3) Cover and shake vigorously.
 * 4) Refrigerate.
 * 5) Shake again before use.

Salad

 * 1) Dice avocado into a small bowl.
 * 2) Cover with lemon juice and set aside.
 * 3) Mix fresh baby spinach, mandarin oranges, seedless red grapes, cooked shrimp, and chopped green onion in a large bowl.
 * 4) Drain avocado and add to salad.
 * 5) Toss together.
 * 6) Take 2 or 3 paper towels and run them under cold water.
 * 7) Wring them out and place over the top of salad.
 * 8) Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.