The vibrant spinach and clementine salad with dried tart cherries is a refreshing and flavorful dish that offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. The peppery spinach and sweet clementine segments combine perfectly with the tangy dried tart cherries, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Topped with a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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SPINACH AND CLEMENTINE SALAD WITH VANILLA SUGAR ALMONDS
Salads are so much fun to dress up. Making a quick dressing and coating some almonds really makes a pretty plate.
Provided by Good Life Eats
Categories Side Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together.
- Melt sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in almonds. Spread almonds out on a plate so sugar can harden. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
- Peel clementine and slice into rounds. Place spinach on a plate. Top with clementine slices, cherries, and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Carbohydrate 84 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 27 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 307 milligrams sodium, Sugar 69 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams unsaturated fat
SPINACH AND CLEMENTINE SALAD WITH DRIED TART CHERRIES
From www.aicr.com. Clementines can be both expensive and difficult to find as they are only available November through March. Substitute tangerines-honey tangerines being particulatiry good, if you cannot find them. Here is what I found online about the fruit: "Clementines are the tiniest of the mandarins. Imported from Spain, Morocco, and other parts of North Africa, clementines are a cross between a sweet orange and a Chinese mandarin. They are small, very sweet, and usually seedless. Most people think of clementines as small tangerines, but they're a different variety entirely, with a distinctive taste".(SOURCE:www.producepete.com/shows/clementines.html
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Citrus
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dry roast the walnuts lightly and set aside to cool.
- Whisk all the salad ingredients together except for the olive oil. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and incorporate. Best if salad dressing is prepared several hours in advance to allow to marinate.
- Once dressing has marinated, adjust seasoning if necessary. Whisk again.
- Wash and drain well the baby spinach leaves.
- In large salad bowl toss the salad ingredients together. NOTE: Do not add the walnuts to the salad until just before serving.
- Chill salad until ready to serve.
- Serve salad dressing on side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 114.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 5.5
SPINACH AND LENTIL SALAD WITH OREGON BLUE CHEESE AND TART CHERRY VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan cover lentils with water by 2 inches and simmer until just tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes. Drain lentils well in a sieve. Rinse lentils under cold running water to stop cooking and drain well. In a bowl toss lentils with 2 tablespoons vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. (Lentils may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring lentils to room temperature before proceeding.)
- In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and with tongs transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon.
- In cleaned saucepan heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook shallot, stirring, until golden brown. Stir in water, cherries, sugar, and remaining 5 tablespoons vinegar and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Add half of vinaigrette to lentils and toss well. In another bowl toss spinach with half of lentil mixture, half of bacon, half of cheese, remaining vinaigrette, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide remaining lentil mixture among 6 plates and top with spinach mixture. Sprinkle salads with remaining bacon and cheese.
MICHIGAN CHERRY SALAD
This recipe reminds me what I love about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the farmers market and tasting cherries on vacations. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients., Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES
This salad combines, earthy, sweet, tart, and savory flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Add spinach, onion, and cherries; toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with pumpkin seeds.
SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES
I love spinach salads, dijon mustard and dried cherries so this was a hit with me from the get go. It's a Martha Stewart recipe and absolutely rocks! You could easily substitute dried cranberries, but the tartness of the cherries are amazing. Enjoy! Note: prep time includes time for toasting pumpkin seeds.
Provided by Love2Eat
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer in a pie plate. Bake until puffed and brown, approximately 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and oil until combined and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange spinach on a plate, sprinkle with onions, pumpkin seeds and cherries. Drizzle with dressing, allow each person to "toss" their own salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 89.2, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 4.1
RICE AND LENTIL SALAD WITH ORANGE AND DRIED CHERRIES
Categories Salad Fruit Rice Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Orange Dried Fruit Cherry Lentil Healthy Vegan Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil water, rice, and salt in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered and undisturbed, until steam holes appear and surface looks dry, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to very low and cook, covered and undisturbed, 15 minutes more.
- While rice cooks, simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches 18 to 20 minutes, or until just tender, then drain.
- Stir together shallot, vinegar, and lemon juice and let stand. Finely grate zest from orange and cut away remaining peel and pith. Cut sections free from membranes and cut sections into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss warm rice with lentils, shallot mixture, orange, zest, cherries, oil, and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh spinach and clementines.
- If you don't have dried tart cherries, you can use dried cranberries or raisins.
- To save time, you can use a pre-made vinaigrette dressing.
- If you don't have a citrus zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the clementines.
- Serve the salad immediately after it's made, or the spinach will start to wilt.
Conclusion:
Spinach and Clementine Salad with Dried Tart Cherries is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. The combination of sweet clementines, tart cherries, and crunchy almonds makes this salad a delightful treat. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try.
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