Best 6 Spinach And Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

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Spinach and mandarin orange salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spinach, mandarin oranges, and a tangy dressing creates a flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. This salad is also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for the best spinach and mandarin orange salad, as well as some tips for making it even more delicious.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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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.

MANDARIN ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD



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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.

HUDSONS SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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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.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS



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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.

SWEET SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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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:

  • Use a variety of greens: Don't limit yourself to just spinach. Try adding other leafy greens like kale, arugula, or romaine lettuce for a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Choose ripe and juicy oranges: The flavor of the oranges is key in this salad, so make sure to use ones that are ripe and juicy. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color.
  • Segment the oranges carefully: To avoid getting any pith in your salad, use a sharp knife to segment the oranges. Cut off the top and bottom of the orange, then score the peel vertically around the fruit. Use your fingers to peel off the skin and pith, then slice the oranges into segments.
  • Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts adds a nice nutty flavor to the salad. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
  • Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help to keep the salad from getting too heavy. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and a touch of honey is a good option.

Conclusion:

Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The combination of sweet oranges, tangy dressing, and crunchy nuts makes this salad a winner. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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