Sweet Spinach And Orange Salad Recipes

SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD

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This is a very simple salad that is great all year long, especially in winter when citrus fruits are in season. If you just want an quick salad, look no further. Source: Southern Living, January 1986.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3/4 lb fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
3 medium oranges, peeled, sectioned, and seeded
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4-1/3 cup French dressing (try one from this site)

Steps:

Wash spinach thoroughly and allow to dry (use a salad spinner, if you have one).
Combine spinach, orange sections, and sliced onion in a large salad bowl, tossing well.
Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture; toss gently.

SWEET SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD

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I prepare this first when making a meal to let the flavors blend in the salad. The dressing is my own concoction and is delicious over fresh fruit, too.-Carole Martin, Tallahassee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, oranges, tomatoes and mushrooms; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first eight dressing ingredients. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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A refreshing citrus dressing accents the salad for my popular menu. I often toss in some meslun lettuce with the spinach and add apples for variety. -Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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