Spinach-Apricot Salad
["1 c. boiling water", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots", "1 lb. fresh spinach", "3 Tbsp. cider vinegar", "3 Tbsp. apricot preserves", "1/2 c. vegetable oil", "3/4 c. chopped Macadamia nuts, toasted"]
["Chop apricots in half.", "Pour boiling water over apricots; let stand 30 minutes.", "Drain.", "Remove stems from spinach.", "Wash, dry and tear into bite size pieces.", "Combine vinegar and preserves in blender; process until smooth.", "As blending, add oil through opening in lid.", "Combine salad and dressing.", "Serve at once. Serves 8."]
["boiling water", "apricots", "fresh spinach", "cider vinegar", "apricot preserves", "vegetable oil", "nuts"]