Best 9 Spinach Salad With Oranges Dried Cherries And Candied Pecans Recipes

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Spinach salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe adds oranges, dried cherries, and candied pecans to create a sweet and tangy flavor combination that is sure to impress. The spinach provides a healthy base for the salad, while the oranges, dried cherries, and candied pecans add a burst of flavor and texture. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or when you are short on time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS



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A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS



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Caramelized pecans make this salad especially good. This is a salad they used to serve at the restaurant one of my son's worked at, Rockbottom Brewery. If you want a salad with a bit more punch, try blue cheese instead of the feta.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Fruit

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach (I also like to make it with a combination of freshbaby spinach and baby greens)
1 large granny smith apple, cored, sliced and then cut each slice into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.
  • Add pecans and brown sugar.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.
  • Spread out on wax paper to cool.
  • In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.
  • Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.
  • Chef's note: To make ahead for a special dinner--toss apple with dressing. Layer on greens, cheese and pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator until needed, tossing just before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CHERRIES, AND CANDIED PECANS



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Oranges, Dried Cherries, and Candied Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ameliahead

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup candied pecans (such as those from Trader Joe's) or 1 cup spicy candied pecans (such as those from Trader Joe's)
4 navel oranges
1 shallot, chopped (about 2 Tbs)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (9 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cut and peel white pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release orange segments into a small bowl.
  • Combine shallot with balsamic vinegar in bowl. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place orange segments, spinach, and cherries in salad bowl, and toss with dressing. Break apart pecans and add to salad. Sprinkle goat cheese on top and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CHERRIES AND CANDIED PECANS



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Provided by YJ Editor

Categories     Quick, Salads

Yield SERVING

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup pecan pieces
4 navel oranges
1 shallot, chopped (about 2 Tbs.)
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 9-oz. bag baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Bring brown sugar and 2 Tbs. water to a simmer over medium heat, and cook 2 minutes. Add pecans, and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly-mixture will look sandy and dry. Spread nuts on prepared baking sheet to cool. Cut and peel white pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release orange segments into small bowl. Combine shallot with balsamic vinegar in bowl. Whisk in olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place orange segments, spinach and cherries in salad bowl, and toss with dressing. Break apart pecans, and add to salad. Sprinkle goat cheese on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS, PECANS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE AND CITRUS DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Citrus Dressing, recipe follows
8 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the onion into thin wedges, through the root end. Toss with the olive oil, season with salt, to taste, and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast until just soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Put the spinach and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with some of the dressing and toss. Add more dressing as needed; spinach should just be lightly coated. Divide salad among 4 chilled plates. Top with pecans, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
  • Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon, honey, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.

SPINACH AND CITRUS SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried, cut into chiffonade
2 green onions, chopped
1 orange, supremed and halved
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons orange or grapefruit juice (or a combination)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the spinach and green onions in large salad bowl and sprinkle with the halved citrus supremes. In a small saute pan over medium heat, add the butter and sugar and stir until the butter is melted. Add the pecans and toss until the pecans begin to brown. Stir in the rosemary and cayenne and stir just a few seconds to release the aroma. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the pecans on the salad while still warm. Drizzle the dressing over salad and serve.
  • In a small bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD



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This Strawberry Spinach Salad with pecans, mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing has become our favorite quick salad! Add chicken to make it a main dish or serve it as a side dish at your next meal!

Provided by Janelle

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can of mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups package of strawberries, rinsed, hulled & sliced
1 (10 ounce) Bag of Spinach
1 cup Candied Pecans
Chicken
Blue Cheese, optional
Gorgonzola Cheese, optional
Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps:

  • If making a large salad, I suggest doing layers. For individual salads, no need for layers.
  • Place 1/2 spinach in large salad bowl.
  • Top with 1/2 of the strawberries, 1/2 of the oranges and half of the pecans.
  • Add second layer of spinach and top with remaining strawberries, oranges and pecans.
  • Serve with poppy seed dressing or balsamic dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 101 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

PECAN SPINACH SALAD



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My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANGO AND CANDIED PECANS



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Provided by Katie Morford

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     Quick & Easy     Mango     Pecan     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit     San Francisco     California     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup pecan halves
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1 large mango, peeled, pitted, cut into thin wedges

Steps:

  • Spray sheet of foil with nonstick spray. Stir sugar, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup bubbles, about 3 minutes. Mix in pecans. Stir until nuts are toasted and syrup coats nuts evenly, about 7 minutes. Turn nuts out onto prepared foil. Using fork, separate nuts and cool completely (coating will harden).
  • Combine spinach, mango and cooled pecans in large bowl. Whisk remaining 5 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Choose oranges that are ripe and juicy.
  • If you don't have dried cherries, you can substitute raisins or cranberries.
  • Toast the pecans in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • If you don't have candied pecans, you can make your own by tossing pecans with sugar and cinnamon and baking them in the oven.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss the spinach, oranges, cherries, pecans, and dressing together in a large bowl.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with oranges, dried cherries, and candied pecans is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try!

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