Are you in search of a healthy and flavorful recipe to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the delightful Citrus Spinach Salad! This refreshing dish combines the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits with the tender crunch of spinach, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and tangy dressing, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating this delicious salad, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your culinary creation is a resounding success. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will introduce you to the wonders of this delightful Citrus Spinach Salad!
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SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
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.
CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING
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
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
CITRUS SPINACH SALAD
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
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 CITRUS SALAD
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
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.
ANGRY SHRIMP WITH CITRUS/SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix the flour mixture for shrimp:
- Combine the ingredients and set aside in container. This step can be done the day before dinner.
- Peel and cut the citrus fruit into sections over a plate. Drain the juice from the plate into a bowl. Season liberally with gray salt and black pepper. Whisk in olive oil to form a vinaigrette (it should be in proportion, about 2 parts juice to 1 part olive oil).
- Season citrus sections with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on them to marinate and put them on a platter.
- Have your fishmonger peel the prawns but leave the tails on for handles. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Preheat a saute pan on high. Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture. This will give them a nice crust and allow them to stay crispy and fresh at room temperature. Add olive oil to the pan and put in 1 layer of shrimp. You want them to caramelize, so don't toss or move them. Add a little more oil if the flour absorbs what's in the pan. After about 3 minutes, turn over the prawns. Let it caramelize, toss and turn out onto a cookie sheet. Add about 1/4 cup more olive oil to the already hot saute pan. Drain pan juices from the cookie sheet into the saute pan. Add sliced garlic and let it get light brown. Add chiles and let them get soft. Add the basil and stand back - there's a lot of water in basil and it will pop. Let it get crispy, less than a minute. While this is happening, arrange prawns over the citrus salad. Add the orange zest to the basil/garlic/chile mixture in the saute pan. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon basil/garlic/chile mixture over the prawns.
- Toss the spinach with the citrus vinaigrette and mound on top of the prawns. Serve.
CITRUS AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD
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
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 AND CINNAMON SPINACH SALAD
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
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 AND CITRUS SALAD
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.
CITRUS SPINACH SALAD
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
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.
NELL''S SUPERB SPINACH, PEAR, AND DRIED CHERRY SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
My Family's Favorite Salad
Provided by Nell Waldrop
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the citrus juice, olive oil, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste dressing and correct to taste. Pour half of dressing over pears in bottom of salad bowl. Add spinach and cherries, but DO NOT STIR until ready to serve. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator, stir thoroughly, add pecans and serve.
Tips:
- Utilize fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and nutritional value.
- Select ripe, firm citrus fruits for juiciness and sweetness.
- Choose tender, baby spinach leaves for a delicate texture.
- Toast nuts briefly to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Add cheese or crumbled bacon for an extra layer of savory flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your personal preference.
- Serve immediately for the freshest and most vibrant taste.
Conclusion:
With its vibrant citrus flavors, refreshing spinach, and crunchy nuts, this salad is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Whether served as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a refreshing start to a hearty meal, this citrus spinach salad is sure to please. Its versatility allows for customization based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Experiment with different citrus varieties, nuts, and cheeses to create a salad that truly reflects your unique taste. Enjoy the burst of citrusy freshness and the symphony of flavors in every bite!
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