Spinach and orange salad is a refreshing, light and delicious salad that can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. The bright and zesty flavor of the orange pairs perfectly with the earthy and slightly bitter taste of spinach. In addition to being tasty, this salad is also packed with nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, potassium, and folate. With a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can easily whip up a spinach and orange salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling energized and satisfied.
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SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
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
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, ORANGE, AND ALMOND SALAD
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 AND ORANGE SALAD
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
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.
ASIAN SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE AND AVOCADO
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Ginger Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lunch Orange Avocado Spinach Healthy Low Cholesterol Sesame Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
- Cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half. Add spinach to dressing; toss to coat. Add avocado and orange; toss gently.
SCALLOP, SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD
Categories Salad Broil High Fiber Orange Almond Mussel Spinach Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using knife, cut between orange membranes to release segments. Mix juice, vinegar and shallot in bowl. Whisk in oil. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing for spinach; pour remaining dressing into small saucepan. Simmer dressing in pan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Line baking sheet with foil. Overlap 9 scallops slices on foil, forming round. Press to compact. Repeat with remaining scallops, forming 3 more rounds. Brush with melted butter. Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler. Toss spinach with reserved 1/2 cup dressing. Mound spinach on plates. Garnish with orange segments and almonds.
- Broil scallops until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Bring 1/4 cup dressing in saucepan to simmer. Remove from heat. Gradually add 1/4 cup chilled butter; whisk just until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place scallops atop spinach salad. Drizzle sauce over scallops and serve.
BLOOD ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE
Looking for a unique salad to make for a fancy dinner? Adding blood oranges and jalapeno vinaigrette to fresh spinach will wow your guests.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Zest 2 blood oranges and juice 1 blood orange. Combine zest, juice, rice vinegar, oil, honey, jalapeno, and mustard in a blender. Blend dressing until smooth and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Peel and remove pith from remaining 2 blood oranges and slice horizontally.
- Divide spinach evenly among 4 salad plates. Divide sliced blood orange evenly over spinach. Top salad with pomegranate arils, pecans, bacon, and feta cheese. Drizzle each salad evenly with vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
EMERIL'S SPINACH, ORANGE AND CANDIED ALMOND SALAD
My husband and I caught the Emeril Live cooking show on Food Network over at Mom's last night and I wanted to find this recipe before it was lost forever. I haven't tested it yet, but I KNOW it's good! This salad adds a splash of color to your dining table!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Oranges
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 10" square of parchment paper with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
- Use a salad spinner to rinse the baby spinach thoroughy. Remove as much moisture as possible from the spinach or your salad will be soggy. Set aside to drain.
- SIMPLE SYRUP: In a small saucepan combine 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water over medium-high heat. Swirl the mixture occasionally until the sugar turns a golden amber color*. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. *Be careful not to burn the sugar/nut mixture or yourself! Transfer nuts to parchment paper, using a spatula to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
- With a sharp knife, peel the orange, remove the bitter white pith and cut the fruit into segments. (Use a small bowl to catch the orange juice that drips.) Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Reserve the orange juice.
- SALAD DRESSING: Combine 1/4 cup of the reserved fresh orange juice, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne or white vinegar, olive oil, fresh orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a non-reactive container with a lid and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Put the fresh 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 (at this point the almonds have turned to "brittle") 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.
WARM ORANGE AND MUSHROOM SPINACH SALAD
Categories Salad Mushroom Sauté Lunch Orange Bacon Spinach Hazelnut Bon Appétit Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Dressing:
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off drippings and reserve. Combine 1/4 cup reserved drippings with remaining ingredients in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For Salad:
- Working over small bowl and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes of oranges to release segments; add to bowl. Tear spinach and radicchio into bite-size pieces and place in large bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover dressing, orange segments, greens and reserved bacon drippings separately and refrigerate.)
- Drain orange segments. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved bacon drippings in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté 1 minute. Add oyster mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms to greens and toss. Pour dressing into same skillet and boil 2 minutes. Pour dressing over greens. Add bacon, orange segments and chopped hazelnuts. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish salad with enoki mushrooms and serve.
FRESH SPINACH, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD
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
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
SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together the zest, the juices, the mustard, and the salt, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a large bowl toss the spinach and the mushrooms with the dressing.
SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
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
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.
ASIAN SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE AND AVOCADO
Make and share this Asian Spinach Salad With Orange and Avocado recipe from Food.com.
Provided by loveleesmile
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
- Cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half. Add spinach to dressing; toss to coat. Add avocado and orange; toss gently.
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE
Provided by courtneyepowell
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For dressing, whisk yogurt, orange juice, poppy seeds and honey together in a small bowl. For salad, place spinach leaves in a bowl. Top with strawberries and toss with dressing and serve. Tip: Let it sit for a bit in fridge before serving to let the flavors meld.
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH SPINACH, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Mealime
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a small baking dish with non-stick aluminum foil (optional). Place 4 chicken drumsticks in dish and season with salt and pepper. Put dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile... 2. Peel and crush (or mince) 2 cloves garlic. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp pure liquid honey, and 1/2 tsp parsley flakes. Set aside. 3. After chicken has been cooking for 10 minutes, remove dish from oven, pour sauce over chicken and turn to coat evenly. Put back in the oven and bake until cooked through, 10-15 minutes.Meanwhile... 4. Squeeze juice from 1/4 orange into a salad bowl. Peel and crush (or mince) 1 clove garlic and add to salad bowl. Then add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Whisk together. 5. Peel remaining 3/4 orange, cut into slices, and add to salad bowl. Cut 1/2 avocado into cubes while still in skin, scoop out with a spoon, and add to salad bowl. 6. Wash and dry 2 1/2 large handfuls (1/2 pkg) baby spinach in a salad spinner and add to salad bowl. Alternatively, you can wash spinach in a colander, then transfer to a paper towel and pat dry. 7. Serve honey garlic chicken drumsticks with the spinach, avocado and orange salad on the side. Enjoy for dinner and lunch!
SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD
Samples of this salad were served by the H.E.B. grocery store chef this weekend. Delicious. Light and refreshing. This recipe represents California cuisine.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Oranges
Time 21m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Toast walnuts on a small baking sheetfor 6- 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Slice red onion; cut slices in half and separate rings.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Combine spinach, oranges and red onion in a large bowl.
- Toss with dressing and season to taste with salt and ground pepper.
- Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.
MANDARIN ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD
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
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
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
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.
SPINACH AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Vinaigrette Combine the orange marmalade with the juice of 2 lemons. Slowly whisk in orange infused extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Salad Mix greens with oranges, fennel, cucumber and red onion. Toss salad with vinaigrette to taste. Top with diced warm chicken breast.
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS
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
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 ORANGE SALAD
I prepare this first when making a meal to let the flavors blend in the salad. The dressing is my own concoction and is delicious over fresh fruit, too.-Carole Martin, Tallahassee, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, oranges, tomatoes and mushrooms; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first eight dressing ingredients. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will greatly enhance the flavor of your salad. Choose crisp spinach, ripe oranges, and flavorful feta cheese.
- Balance the flavors: The combination of sweet oranges, salty feta, and tangy dressing creates a harmonious balance of flavors. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
- Make it a main course: This salad can easily be transformed into a main course by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Simply top the salad with your protein of choice and enjoy.
- Save time with pre-cut ingredients: To save time in the kitchen, use pre-cut spinach and oranges. This will make the salad preparation even quicker and easier.
- Experiment with different dressings: While the citrus vinaigrette is a classic choice, you can also experiment with other dressings to complement the flavors of the salad. Try a honey mustard dressing, a balsamic vinaigrette, or a creamy avocado dressing.
Conclusion:
Spinach and orange salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give spinach and orange salad a try!
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