BLOOD ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE

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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

4 blood oranges, divided
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
4 tablespoons pomegranate arils
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

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

Kashmer _ Marie
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


Ibraheem Saim
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Miker DeBose
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover blood oranges. I love the bright and cheerful color it adds to the plate.


Torance Campbell
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I was a bit hesitant to try this salad because I'm not a huge fan of blood oranges, but I'm glad I did. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the jalapeno vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


Norine Leal Sanchez
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The blood oranges and jalapeno vinaigrette are a great combination, and the spinach adds a nice touch of freshness.


asawr almolaa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the way the jalapeno vinaigrette brought out the flavors of the blood oranges and spinach.


Todd Chisum
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making it again.


Afridy Hossion
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the ingredients in this salad came together. The blood oranges added a beautiful color and a tangy flavor, while the spinach provided a nice bed of greens. The jalapeno vinaigrette was the star of the show, thou


Rahi Islam
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Wow, what a treat! The blood orange and spinach salad was a refreshing and unique experience. The jalapeno vinaigrette added just the right amount of heat to balance out the sweetness of the oranges. Definitely a keeper!


Nasir Ahmad
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors! The combination of blood oranges, spinach, and jalapeno vinaigrette was simply divine. I especially loved the zesty kick from the vinaigrette, which perfectly complemented the sweetness of the oranges and