Best 11 Citrus And Cinnamon Spinach Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, "Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad" stands as a testament to the harmonious balance between sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. This salad, adorned with vibrant citrus segments, fresh spinach leaves, and a sprinkle of fragrant cinnamon, offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the selection of the finest ingredients and the art of crafting this delectable dish that will elevate your meals to new heights of gastronomy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD



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Grapefruit and orange segments add zest to this delightful salad that's tossed with a pleasant honey-lime dressing. It's perfect for a springtime luncheon or shower. -Pauline Taylor, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup canola oil
10 cups torn fresh spinach
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the honey, lime juice, lime zest and nutmeg; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened. , In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and grapefruit. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g 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

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.

SPINACH AND CITRUS SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried, cut into chiffonade
2 green onions, chopped
1 orange, supremed and halved
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons orange or grapefruit juice (or a combination)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the spinach and green onions in large salad bowl and sprinkle with the halved citrus supremes. In a small saute pan over medium heat, add the butter and sugar and stir until the butter is melted. Add the pecans and toss until the pecans begin to brown. Stir in the rosemary and cayenne and stir just a few seconds to release the aroma. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the pecans on the salad while still warm. Drizzle the dressing over salad and serve.
  • In a small bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified.

SPINACH AND CITRUS SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup reserved citrus juice
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons orange olive oil (recommended: O Olive Oil)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper
9 ounces baby spinach
1 jar (24-ounce) sun fresh citrus salad, drain and liquid reserved
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing and 1/4 cup reserved citrus liquid. Add spinach and toss. Divide dressed spinach onto chilled salad plates. Divide citrus salad among plates and garnish with crumbled goat cheese.

ORANGE & AVOCADO SALAD



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This colorful salad would be a welcome addition to a Mexican-inspired meal.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup packed cilantro
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of minced garlic
2 large oranges
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup slivered red onion
½ cup Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • To prepare vinaigrette: Puree cilantro, oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • To prepare salad: Slice both ends off oranges. With a sharp knife, remove the peel and white pith; discard. Working over a salad bowl, cut the segments from their surrounding membrane; discard the membrane. Add greens, avocado, onion and vinaigrette; toss to coat. (Refrigerate the extra dressing for up to 2 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 149.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Side     Spinach     Raw

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Citrus Vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spinach Salad
1 (10-ounce) bag of spinach (about 6 cups)
2 oranges, cut into segments (see Note)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see page 168)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Frico (page 229)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the Citrus Vinaigrette in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
  • Combine the spinach, orange segments, almonds, red onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the Citrus Vinaigrette. Serve on individual plates, topped with 1 or 2 Parmesan Frico.
  • Note
  • To cut orange segments, first use a small sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange on one of the cut ends and make long, straight cuts to slice away all of the peel and white pith. Hold the peeled orange in your palm and cut on each side of the membranes to free the segments.

EASY CITRUS SPINACH SALAD



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Want to make your next spinach salad look like it belongs on the cover of a cooking magazine? It's a lot easier than you might think!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
2 navel oranges, sliced
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup slivered Vidalia or Walla Walla onions
1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss spinach with oranges, nuts and onions in large bowl.
  • Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CITRUS AND SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Citrus and Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Luschka

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red grapefruit
1 large orange
225 g baby spinach leaves
250 g cantaloupes, flesh cut into bite-sized chunks
2 spring onions, white parts only, very thinly sliced
55 g thinly sliced parma ham, cut in to shreds
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon single cream
1/2 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, put the vinegar, oil, cream and honey in a small screw-top jar. Cover and shake until well blended. Set aside.
  • Working over a bowl to catch the juice, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith, then cut it into segments between the membranes. If large, cut the segments into bite-sizes pieces. Set the grapefruit segments aside on a plate.
  • Using a citrus zester, take fine shreds of zest from the orange and set aside. Working over the bowl containing the grapefruit juice, peel the orange, removing all the pith, then cut it into segments between the membranes and cut the segments into bite-sized pieces, if liked. Add to the grapefruit segments and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp of the combined grapefruit and orange juices to the dressing, and shake again to blend.
  • Taste and add more citrus juice, if liked. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the spinach in a large serving bowl. Add the orange and grapefruit segments, the melon and spring onions and toss together. Shake the dressing once more, then pour it over the salad and toss. Scatter the Parma ham and orange zest over the top and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 57.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 14.6, Protein 3.3

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 orange
2 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry juice, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
  • Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

Tips for a Perfect Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad:

  • Fresh and Vibrant Ingredients: Use the freshest spinach, citrus fruits, and herbs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Citrus Dressing: Make sure the citrus dressing is well-balanced, with the right amount of sweetness, acidity, and zest.
  • Toasted Nuts: Toasting the nuts adds a delightful nutty flavor and crunch to the salad.
  • Cheese Pairing: Choose a cheese that complements the flavors of the salad, such as crumbled feta or goat cheese.
  • Serving Temperature: Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing and crisp taste.

Conclusion:

The Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that offers a refreshing and nutritious meal. With its vibrant colors and aromatic citrus dressing, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds. Experiment with different citrus fruits, herbs, and nuts to create your own unique variations. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this salad is a perfect addition to any healthy and flavorful meal.

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