Best 20 Mandarin Spinach Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a light and refreshing salad that's bursting with flavor? Mandarin spinach salad is the perfect choice! This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the slightly bitter flavor of spinach, creating a delightful contrast. Whether you're serving it as a starter, side dish, or even a light main course, this mandarin spinach salad is sure to impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad image

With mandarin oranges and a slightly sweet dressing, this spinach salad is a refreshing change of pace. I frequently take it along to summer picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
7 cups torn romaine
7 cups chopped fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1-1/2 cups sliced green onion
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes. Spread on foil to cool completely., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad image

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

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad image

Delicious, refreshing salad that can really be adapted to your tastes. I got this from a friend and have had many rave reviews whenever I serve it.

Provided by Love2Eat

Categories     Greens

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup salad oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups torn spinach (or any combination you'd like of romaine, iceburg, spinach etc.)
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onion (or sometimes I use red onion)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar, combine all ingredients for the dressing.
  • Shake well and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend flavours.
  • (I make it the night before) In a heavy skillet, cook almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds, stirring frequently.
  • Cool.
  • Break apart if necessary.
  • In large bowl, combine spinach, celery and green onions.
  • Just before serving, add almonds and orange segments.
  • Toss gently.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss.
  • P.S.I always double the amount of almonds because they really add a wonderful flavour to the salad-- and because some mysteriously disappear before they make it to the salad!

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach, Strawberry, Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing image

This is a wonderful and refreshing salad that I got from Best of Bridge. I played around with it a bit and added a few other fresh fruits to it. This is yummy and great to offset a very rich main dish, such as my Death to Dieter's Lasagna.

Provided by Cathy17

Categories     Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch fresh spinach
2 pints sliced fresh strawberries, cut into thirds
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained, reserving 2 tsp of the juice for the dressing
1 fresh kiwi, sliced in quarters
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
  • Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
  • Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
  • Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
  • Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
  • Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
  • This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!

SPICY MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD



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Between the sweetness of the mandarin oranges and the cayenne-spiced pecans, flavor explodes in each bite of this salad. Top it off with Chinese five spice mustard dressing to really make your taste buds happy.

Provided by MissaLissa

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dusseldorf-style German mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup pecan halves
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine reserved liquid from mandarin oranges, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, cloves, and Chinese five-spice powder in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal jar and shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir pecans and sugar into the butter; let simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the pecans with rosemary and cayenne pepper; continue cooking another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain pecans on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Toss spinach leaves and green onion together in a large mixing bowl; top with mandarin oranges and pecans. Drizzle dressing over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 116.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SPINACH/ROMAINE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING & MANDARIN OR



Spinach/Romaine Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing & Mandarin Or image

I have been experimenting with different types of salads and dressings and have developed this very tasty combination of greens and dressing.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8 inch cubes
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, remove stems and discard (about 10 ounces)
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
4 tablespoons six-year-old balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • SALAD - Drain oranges, place into a bowl and set aside.
  • Cube apples and place in a bowl.
  • Pour lemon juice over; mix well to coat to prevent from turning brown and let marinate for about 1 hour or longer.
  • Before using apples, drain any excess lemon juice.
  • Prepare spinach and Romaine lettuce; dry on paper towels, and add to a large bowl.
  • Add ice cubes and let chill for at least 1/2 hour to crisp.
  • DRESSING - In a glass jar with lid, add orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; shake well to blend.
  • TO SERVE - Remove ice from the greens and discard; drain any water.
  • Add apples and pine nuts and toss to mix well.
  • Add dressing mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Arrange spinach on individual salad plates and top with 3 or 4 Mandarin orange segments.
  • This dressing is also very good with young, mixed greens.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND WALNUTS



Spinach Salad With Mandarin Oranges and Walnuts image

Make and share this Spinach Salad With Mandarin Oranges and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TARGETreg Recipes

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can Del Monte mandarin orange sections
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups spinach leaves, torn cleaned and trimmed
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Lay the Del Monte Mandarin Orange sections out on paper towels to drain.
  • Combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard and shallots in a large bowl. Whisk until the salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in both oils until blended and thickened.
  • Pile the spinach on top of the dressing and add the Del Monte Mandarin Orange sections and the walnuts. Toss until the leaves are slightly wilted and coated with the dressing.

SPINACH MANDARIN POPPY SEED SALAD RECIPE



Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad Recipe image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces baby spinach
1/2 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 avocado (diced)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 (15 ounce) can Mandarin oranges (drained)
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 green onion (diced)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
  • When ready to serve, toss salad with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately.
  • If you anticipate leftovers, dress salads individually to avoid wilting.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1453 kcal, Fat 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 3082 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 37 mg

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Mandarin Poppy Seed Dressing image

If you've never tasted toasted pine nuts before, then this recipe will make you a fan! (They can easily be found in any bulk food store). This is the recipe that also started my love affair with balsamic vinegar, all the different flavors blend marvelously well in this awesome salad!

Provided by MMers

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 granny smith apple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, trimmed washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Cool and set aside.
  • Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Coat in lemon juice as you cut it up to prevent browning.
  • Set aside.
  • To prepare dressing: In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach and toss to coat well.
  • Arrange spinach in individual salad bowls and top with apple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, and toasted pine nuts.

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Make and share this Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups torn spinach (, about 10 ozs)
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, in light syrup or in own juice,drained
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons roughly chopped pecans or 2 tablespoons roughly chopped walnuts
1/2 cup fat-free raspberry vinaigrette (such as Girard's Or your favourite fat free dressing)

Steps:

  • Place 2 cups of spinach on each of 4 plates.
  • Arrange 1/2 cup mushrooms and 1/3 cup oranges over spinach.
  • Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons nuts.
  • Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  • Or place ingredients, except vinaigrette, in a bowl, lightly toss and just before serving, drizzle with dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND MANDARIN ORANGES



Spinach Salad With Grilled Shrimp and Mandarin Oranges image

Make and share this Spinach Salad With Grilled Shrimp and Mandarin Oranges recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Oranges

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1 lb shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 (10 ounce) bag pre-washed spinach leaves
4 ounces sliced almonds
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 lb bacon
1 medium red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Drain and reserve the liquid from the oranges; set the oranges aside to chill in the fridge.
  • Combine the juice from the oranges, wine, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic in a small dish; stir until well combined.
  • Place clean shrimp in a re-closeable storage bag; pour marinade over the shrimp and allow to marinade for at least an hour.
  • Partially freeze the bacon to allow for easier cutting.
  • Without separating the bacon pieces, cut the bacon lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Turn the bacon and cut widthwise into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • Fry bacon bits until crispy; drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Drain the bacon grease from the pan, allowing a thin coating to remain.
  • Toast the almonds on a high heat in the pan used to fry the bacon, stirring constantly to avoid burning them until they are a gold brown and toasted; set aside.
  • Clean the bell pepper and cut it in half; remove the seeds and membranes; set aside for grilling.
  • Drain the shrimp from the marinade and grill over high heat until seared and shrimp is cooked through.
  • Place the pepper halves on a cooler part of the grill to become crisp tender and warm; turning them often to avoid burning.
  • In the meantime, place the spinach on serving plates and top with the tomatoes, bacon bits, almonds and reserved mandarin oranges.
  • Remove the pepper to a cutting board and slice it into thin slices; place them on the salad.
  • Place hot shrimp on top of the salad.
  • Drizzle with your favorite bacon vinaigrette salad dressing.

MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD



Mandarin Spinach Salad image

This salad is always a hit at family gatherings. I got the recipe from a Prevention Healthy Cooking book. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by sprout60

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups spinach
1/2 cup mandarin orange, drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons honey mustard

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients in large bowl.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients & pour over salad ingredients. Toss gently and enjoy!

HUDSONS SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



HUDSONS SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD image

When I was young my mom and I went to a popular department store and ate at their lunch counter. They had a house spinach salad to die for. I was so lucky to acquire the recipe when I got married. This has been a salad I have used for ladies luncheons that I have catered. But, I have found that when I serve this with a steak...

Provided by JANE LOUISE

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

fresh baby spinach enough for 8 servings
3 small cans mandarin oranges, drained well
1 c slivered almonds
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
3 Tbsp white vinegar
3 Tbsp *onion juice
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 Tbsp seseme seeds
arrange spinach, oranges and almonds on 8 plates

Steps:

  • 1. 1.Mix mustard, sugar, salt and vinegar 2.Add onion juice and stir 3.Add oil, slowly whisking constantly until blended 4.Add seseme seeds 5.Beat with mixer 2 minutes
  • 2. NOTE: A little drizzle over the spinach salad is all you need. This is NOT a dressing that you pour over all the salad. This makes a 1 cup amount and should drizzle 8 servings of salad.
  • 3. *Onion juice is found in a tall bottle packaged in a box. It's found in the spice section. It's expensive but will make several cups of this dressing.
  • 4. Many people sprinkle bacon over spinach salad but this would not do with this salad. It's unusual flavor would not be enhanced with bacon.

MANDARIN, SPINACH, AND FETA SALAD



Mandarin, Spinach, and Feta Salad image

My new favourite salad! I've taken the best ingredients and put them all together here. Great to take for lunch as well, as long as you pack the dressing separately!

Provided by Alison J.

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups baby spinach leaves
3 cups canned mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large bowl.
  • Top with onion slices, oranges, and crumbled feta cheese.
  • Drizzle with dressing and serve.

MANDARIN ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD



Mandarin Orange and Spinach Salad image

This is a beautiful tossed salad with spinach, romaine, and mandarin oranges with a sweet, sour, slightly spicy dressing. To top it all off, glazed sliced almonds. I first made this in culinary school, and I have made it many times. It is great for entertaining. The mandarin oranges' color just "pops" against the greens. Time includes chill time for the dressing.

Provided by Chele B

Categories     Citrus

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 large salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (more or less Tabasco is best for this as it just brings some heat to the party)
1 dash black pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
4 cups torn spinach leaves (or any combination of lettuces)
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced green onion
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • In skillet, cook almonds and sugar over medium low heat until sugar melts and coats almonds, stirring frequently. Cool; break apart.
  • Combine the rest of the salad ingredients.
  • Toss with dressing and top with almonds--I prefer to top the salad, and at the last minute, as opposed to tossing the almonds in the salad to keep the sugar from being "washed off" by the dressing.

MANDARIN PASTA SPINACH SALAD WITH TERIYAKI DRESSING RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by dunn1412

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRESSING:
8 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked and cooled
4 cups spinach leaves, cleaned
1/2 cup craisins
1/3 cup cashews or pine nuts
1 (4-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing by mixing together all of the ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve. Put the cooked and cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the cleaned spinach, raisins, nuts, oranges and cilantro. Just before serving, add dressing, toss and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PECANS, MANDARIN ORANGES AND HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



SPINACH SALAD WITH PECANS, MANDARIN ORANGES AND HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 15

Spinach Salad:
Baby Spinach
Mandarin Oranges
Sliced Fresh Strawberries
Pecans
Thinly sliced red onion
Honey Mustard Dressing:
(this is an adaptation of an epicurious recipe)
2T Honey
2T Dijon or Spicy Mustard
4 scant Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2t soy sauce
2t grated fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic smashed with 1/2t salt
1c. vegetable oil

Steps:

  • You can assemble the salad about an hour ahead of dinner. You can make the dressing well in advance to let the flavors mingle. Wisk together all ingredients except oil, then add in oil slowly while whisking. It will emulsify nicely. The dressing will keep for several days, and you can marinate chicken in any leftovers.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS



Baby Spinach Salad With Mandarin Orange and Red Onions image

This is a Rachael Ray recipe. I find it easier to make the dressing with my blender, rather than whisking it. That way, the orange marmalade is better incorporated.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup mandarin orange, drained
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the spinach leaves on a large platter or individual salad plates.
  • Top with the mandarin sections and chopped red onion.
  • Whisk together the marmalade and vinegar.
  • Stream the oil into the dressing while continuing to whisk.
  • When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper.

SPINACH, MANDARIN ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, RED ONION SALAD



Spinach, mandarin orange, strawberry, red onion salad image

Easy and hits all the taste buds! great for a summer cookout...so tasty, kids wouldnt even know its spinach!

Provided by Danielle Matthews

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg baby spinach
1 pkg strawberries, fresh
2 can(s) canned mandarin oranges
1 red onion
1 bottle light raspberry vinagarette dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and drain spinach and take off large stems. Put in large bowl.
  • 2. Wash and drain strawberries and cut into quarters. Put into bowl.
  • 3. Slice red onion thinly and put into bowl. I use whole onion but if you want, you can use half.
  • 4. Drain mandarin oranges and put into bowl.
  • 5. Just before serving, pour bottle of dressing and mix ingredients. I use whole bottle, but you can use it to taste. Its best to finish off the salad because the spinach gets soggy if leftover.

SWEET SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Sweet Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad image

A refreshing citrus dressing accents the salad for my popular menu. I often toss in some meslun lettuce with the spinach and add apples for variety. -Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled., On salad plates, arrange the spinach, mandarin oranges and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose tender baby spinach: For the best texture and flavor, opt for young, tender baby spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
  • Use a variety of mandarin oranges: To add a burst of sweetness and tanginess, use a combination of canned mandarin oranges in light syrup and fresh mandarin oranges. You can also use blood oranges for a more unique flavor.
  • Make your own dressing: A homemade dressing will give your salad a more flavorful and personal touch. The recipe in this article provides a simple and delicious dressing made with olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Add some crunch: To add texture and crunch to your salad, consider adding some chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans. You could also add some crispy wonton strips or croutons.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more as needed.

Conclusion:

This mandarin spinach salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your taste buds. The tender baby spinach, sweet and tangy mandarin oranges, and flavorful dressing create a refreshing and satisfying salad that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is a great choice. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nutritious salad, give this mandarin spinach salad a try!

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