Best 7 Sweet Spinach And Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

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Sweet spinach and mandarin orange salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with fresh spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, and a sweet and tangy dressing. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is simply amazing, and it is sure to please everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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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 :

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.

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.

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

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces baby spinach, about 5 to 6 cups
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Salt and pepper

Steps:

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

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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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!

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

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: Opt for fresh spinach, oranges, and almonds for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice Oranges Thinly: Thinly sliced oranges will blend well with the other ingredients and absorb the dressing better.
  • Toast Almonds: Toasting almonds enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the salad.
  • Make Dressing in Advance: Prepare the dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Chill Salad Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance its flavors and textures.

Conclusion:

The Sweet Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of oranges, the earthy flavor of spinach, and the crunchy texture of almonds. With its vibrant colors and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and become a favorite at your next gathering. Its nutritional value makes it a healthy choice, while its versatility allows it to be enjoyed as a side dish or a light main course. So, gather your ingredients and indulge in the delightful flavors of this salad that is both delicious and good for you.

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