Best 10 Alzheimers Fighting Spinach Walnut Citrus Salad Recipes

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In the quest for a healthy lifestyle and optimal brain health, the search for delicious and nutritious recipes that combat the effects of Alzheimer's disease is of paramount importance. One such culinary delight is the Alzheimer's Fighting Spinach Walnut Citrus Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with nutrients known to support cognitive function and protect against neurodegeneration. This salad combines the goodness of fresh spinach, rich walnuts, tangy citrus fruits, and a zesty dressing, creating a culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds while promoting brain health.

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CITRUS-WALNUT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 blood oranges
4 tangerines
1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 3/4 teaspoons cracked pink peppercorns
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons country Dijon mustard
1 head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces
3 endives, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 small head radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Using a small sharp knife, cut the ends off the blood oranges and 3 tangerines, then cut away the peel and white pith. Working over a medium bowl, cut along both sides of each membrane to remove the segments, letting them drop into the bowl; discard any seeds. Squeeze the juice from the remaining tangerine into a small bowl to get about 2 tablespoons.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the walnuts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns and a pinch of salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Add the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the tangerine juice and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking to combine; season with salt.
  • Combine the frisée, endives, radicchio, parsley and blood orange and tangerine segments in a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss; season with salt. Top with the toasted walnuts and remaining 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns.

CITRUS AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD



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Tossing this salad together with creamy avocado and tangy citrus is so simple, and it practically makes a meal of itself. -Karole Friemann, Kimberling City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
3 cups refrigerated citrus salad, drained
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional
Salad dressing of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among 8 plates; top with citrus salad and avocados. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CITRUS BERRY SALAD RECIPE



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Categories     Side     Lunch

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 cups baby spinach leaves
3 clementine oranges (peeled and separated)
3/4 cup fresh raspberries
3/4 cup fresh blackberries
3/4 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup Feta cheese crumbles
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Combine spinach leaves, oranges, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries in a large bowl.
  • Top your salad with chopped walnuts and feta cheese crumbles.
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the salad dressing over the salad before serving and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1228 kcal, Fat 61 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 621 mg, Carbohydrate 158 g, Sugar 112 g, Protein 29 mg

SPINACH AND WALNUTS



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I made this up about 18 years ago while visiting my aunt. She had purchased 10 pounds of fresh spinach and didn't know what to do with it!

Provided by Jenni Wallace

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons good fruity olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 lb well cleaned fresh spinach
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
  • Saute the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and stir through once.
  • Add the walnuts and saute until they become somewhat fragrant.
  • Add the spinach and continue to stir until it begins to wilt.
  • Cover and allow to steam in it's own juice for 5 minutes.
  • If needed you can add 1 Tablespoon of water to the pan.
  • Remove cover and add the soy sauce.
  • Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 342.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.5

CITRUS AND CINNAMON SPINACH SALAD



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A fresh and fantastic spinach and grapefruit salad with a unique taste!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup raspberry-flavored vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • Place orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon in a saucepan and simmer until it reduces by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk vegetable oil into dressing mixture slowly.
  • Place spinach, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, and grapefruit into a bowl and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

SPINACH CITRUS SALAD



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This salad tastes as good as it looks. The dressing is very easy to prepare in a jar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
6 slices red onion, separated into rings
DRESSING:
1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, grapefruit and onion., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD



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A nice, refreshing twist on a spinach salad - a perfect compliment to any holiday meal! Great with Ham! ****Noteworthy - this makes quite a bit of dressing - so depending on your taste, you may want to increase the amount of salad fixings or slightly decrease the dressing (or just save it for another day!!).

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups spinach leaves, fresh (OR 2 cups torn Romaine Lettuce)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 navel orange, fresh peeled and separated into sections (or 2 blood oranges or 1/2 small can of mandarin oranges)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Toss spinach, onion, oranges and pine nuts together.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 83.1, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 14.1, Protein 3.2

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Nutritious spinach gets a protein boost from walnuts and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 minced shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 pound trimmed spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 quartered hard-cooked eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

CITRUS WALNUT SALAD



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I created this salad as a nice fresh side to a light summer meal. Easy to change or customize for different tastes. You can plate the salad individually for a nice presentation.

Provided by dana_shmana

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
2 large oranges, zested
1 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice, or more as needed
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast walnuts in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Slice top and bottom off 1 orange and set on a flat work surface. Cut downwards from the top, following the curve of the fruit, to remove all of the skin and pith. Repeat with remaining orange and grapefruit.
  • Holding 1 orange over a bowl to catch juice, cut both sides of each segment away from the connective membrane and transfer to a separate bowl. Squeeze extra juice from the membranes into the bowl. Repeat with remaining orange and grapefruit.
  • Mix toasted walnuts, salad greens, and feta cheese into the bowl of orange and grapefruit segments.
  • Pour orange and grapefruit juice into a glass measuring cup. Add enough pomegranate juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in 1 teaspoon orange zest, sugar, parsley, and salt. Whisk in oil until dressing is thick.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 510.1 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

ALZHEIMER'S-FIGHTING SPINACH-WALNUT-CITRUS SALAD



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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Lettuce

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
Dash of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Salad:
1 large bunch spinach, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup walnut halves, raw or pan-roasted
1/2 orange, cut into segments
1/2 grapefruit, cut into segments
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine oil, vinegar, honey and cayenne pepper; mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired. Toss spinach with dressing and walnuts. Arrange orange and grapefruit sections on top and garnish with green onions.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a spinach walnut citrus salad, so feel free to get creative and add your own personal touch.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld together and will make it easier to assemble the salad later.
  • If you don't have time to make the dressing ahead of time, you can use a store-bought dressing. Just be sure to choose a dressing that is light and flavorful, so it doesn't overwhelm the other ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Spinach wilts quickly, so it's best to enjoy the salad as soon as it's made.

Conclusion:

Spinach walnut citrus salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. It's also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. If you're looking for a salad that is both tasty and good for you, spinach walnut citrus salad is a great option.

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