Blood oranges, with their deep red flesh and tangy, slightly bitter flavor, add a vibrant pop of color and flavor to this refreshing spinach salad. Combined with spinach and crunchy jicama, the salad is tossed in a zesty jalapeno vinaigrette that balances the sweetness of the oranges with a touch of heat. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a delightful and healthy option for lunch or dinner.
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BLOOD ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE
Looking for a unique salad to make for a fancy dinner? Adding blood oranges and jalapeno vinaigrette to fresh spinach will wow your guests.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Zest 2 blood oranges and juice 1 blood orange. Combine zest, juice, rice vinegar, oil, honey, jalapeno, and mustard in a blender. Blend dressing until smooth and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Peel and remove pith from remaining 2 blood oranges and slice horizontally.
- Divide spinach evenly among 4 salad plates. Divide sliced blood orange evenly over spinach. Top salad with pomegranate arils, pecans, bacon, and feta cheese. Drizzle each salad evenly with vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
- In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE SPINACH SALAD
This special salad is lightly coated in a refreshing citrus dressing. I sometimes serve it with a side of cottage cheese...the taste of orange and all the cheeses will have your friends and family begging for more. -Jamie Pearson, Woodbury, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely grate peel of one orange; set aside. Cut the same orange in half; squeeze juice into a 1-cup measuring cup. Add the oil, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved orange peel. Gradually whisk in vinegar; set aside., Peel and discard white membrane from remaining oranges; cut into sections. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheeses and orange sections. Drizzle with 1/4 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for another use.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
This is a light and tasty salad that goes well with summer dinners. I usually serve it with my Fruity Gazpacho. You can sub dried cranberries or dried cherries if strawberries aren't available. Another recipe I adapted from the Low Fat Living Cookbook.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Vegan
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, vinegar and orange rind.
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- Whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the endive, spinach, oranges, strawberries and walnuts.
- Toss to mix.
- add the vinaigrette and toss gently to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 96.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 6.3
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Saw this on Everyday Italian and went out and got the ingredients right away because i saw it and was craving it. My boyfriend loves this too, he ate almost the whole batch of salad by himself. This recipe makes ALOT of dressing so you can probably use just half of what the recipe calls for or save the dressing to use on another batch of salad.
Provided by bunny_rabbit
Categories Brunch
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
- In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 495.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.7, Protein 2.5
BLOOD ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE
Looking for a unique salad to make for a fancy dinner? Adding blood oranges and jalapeno vinaigrette to fresh spinach will wow your guests.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Spinach Salad
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Zest 2 blood oranges and juice 1 blood orange. Combine zest, juice, rice vinegar, oil, honey, jalapeno, and mustard in a blender. Blend dressing until smooth and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Peel and remove pith from remaining 2 blood oranges and slice horizontally.
- Divide spinach evenly among 4 salad plates. Divide sliced blood orange evenly over spinach. Top salad with pomegranate arils, pecans, bacon, and feta cheese. Drizzle each salad evenly with vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
Tips:
- Select the ripest blood oranges: Look for oranges with deep, vibrant red skin. These oranges will have the sweetest and most flavorful juice.
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach will give your salad the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use baby arugula or kale as a substitute.
- Make the jalapeño vinaigrette ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can make the vinaigrette up to 2 days in advance.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. The spinach will wilt if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This blood orange and spinach salad with jalapeño vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The blood oranges add a beautiful pop of color and flavor to the salad, while the spinach and walnuts provide a healthy dose of nutrients. The jalapeño vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of spice and tanginess to the salad. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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