Best 13 Layered Spinach Orange Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the fascinating world of culinary arts, where flavors dance together to create an unforgettable symphony of taste. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect "Layered Spinach Orange Salad". Let's explore the vibrant colors, textures, and flavors that make this dish a delight for both the eyes and the palate. With easy-to-follow instructions and tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating this stunning salad that combines the freshness of spinach, the sweetness of oranges, and a tantalizing dressing that brings everything together. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a dish that is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH ORANGE SALAD



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Spinach, orange, and bacon star in this colorful fresh salad.

Provided by LaurasFaves

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
2 oranges, peeled
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
  • Separate oranges into individual wedges. Cut each wedge into thirds.
  • Combine bacon, oranges, spinach, red onion, and pine nuts in a large bowl; toss lightly.
  • Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing.
  • Drizzle some dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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

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.

FRESH SPINACH, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Side dish ready in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy this tangy spinach and orange salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups torn washed fresh spinach leaves (from 10-ounce bag), stems removed
4 medium seedless oranges
Orange juice
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Arrange spinach on serving platter or individual serving plates.
  • Peel off eight 2 1/2x2-inch strips of orange peel with vegetable peeler, being careful to remove only orange part. Cut strips lengthwise into thin slivers.
  • Cut remaining peel and white pith from oranges with sharp knife. Remove segments of orange by cutting between membranes, catching juice in small bowl; set orange segments aside. Squeeze membranes of oranges into bowl to remove all of juice; if necessary, add orange juice to make 1/2 cup. Beat in honey, vinegar, oil and salt with wire whisk.
  • Place onion slices in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with orange juice mixture. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or just until edges begin to darken.
  • Arrange orange segments on spinach. Separate onion slices into rings; scatter over oranges. Drizzle with remaining orange juice mixture; garnish with strips of orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

MAJESTIC LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Discover what makes our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad so special. All your favorite salad fixings have a home in our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups loosely packed shredded fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions and peas in 2-1/2-qt. bowl.
  • Mix mayo, dill and sugar; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES



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The tangy dressing for this refreshing salad has the right sweet-tart balance to suit my taste-and others who try it agree! Orange sections are a pretty contrast to the greens, and the bacon adds a crisp accent. -Kathy Schrecengost Oswego, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, oranges, mushrooms and bacon; set aside. , In a blender, combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady steam. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPINACH, ORANGE, AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oranges
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning salad
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oranges
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning salad
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
  • With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
  • Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
  • Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
  • With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
  • Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Orange-Cilantro Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup (scant) canola or vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 large bunches, flat leaf spinach, washed, dried and stems removed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, oil, cilantro and salt and pepper. Dress spinach leaves and serve immediately.

SIMPLE LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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I'm always on the lookout for new spinach salads, and I particularly like this one. It can be prepared ahead of time and it travels well, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh spinach
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3/4 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
5 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
1/2 cup Spanish peanuts

Steps:

  • Remove and discard spinach stems. Rinse leaves well; drain and pat dry. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and arrange evenly in salad bowl. Evenly layer cucumber slices, radish, green onion and eggs. Spread dressing over top. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress guests. It's not your ordinary spinach salad.

Provided by Suzanne S.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ red onion, sliced and separated into rings
¼ cup croutons, or as desired

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk egg into dressing; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until dressing thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine spinach, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, almonds, bacon, red onion rings, and croutons in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 277.9 mg, Sugar 24 g

ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



Orange Spinach Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces fresh spinach, washed, drained, stems removed
4 medium mushrooms
4 water chestnuts, diced
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
3/4 teaspooon soy sauce Scant
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Tear spinach coarsely and place in large bowl.
  • Wash mushrooms and trim stem ends. Slice mushrooms. Add them with the water chestnuts and the orange to the spinach.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients together and toss with salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 147 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH-ORANGE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Orange     Avocado     Spinach     Healthy     Jícama     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup olive oil
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach
4 oranges, peel and white pith removed, quartered, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cups matchstick-size strips peeled jicama
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, cubed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk fresh orange juice, Sherry wine vinegar, honey, fresh lime juice and chili powder in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in another large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat lightly.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING



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I reached for this special recipe one night when planning a dinner for friends. With it's slightly sweet dressing, this salad turned out to be the best part of the meal!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, oranges, eggs, bacon, onions and pecans. In a blender, process all dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



Layered Spinach Salad image

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

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bag fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces
6 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In large bowl,layer 1/2 the spinach,eggs,bacon,lettuce,onion / and top with remaining spinach.
  • Combine salad dressing and mayonnaise.
  • Spread over salad and top with cheese.
  • Chill 2-3 hours .

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is as flavorful and nutritious as possible.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still slightly crisp.
  • Use a variety of textures. The combination of crunchy oranges, soft spinach, and creamy avocado creates a salad that is both interesting and satisfying.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you can also try a citrus-based dressing or a creamy dressing made with avocado or yogurt.
  • Make it ahead of time. This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Layered Spinach Orange Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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