SPINACH, BLOOD ORANGE AND MACADAMIA NUT SALAD

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Make and share this Spinach, Blood Orange and Macadamia Nut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley U

Categories     Citrus

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
4 blood oranges (if unavailable, you can use regular oranges)
5 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, stemmed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup cooked corn
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1 -2 tablespoon fresh blood orange juice, reserved from sectioning fruit

Steps:

  • In a small dry skillet, toast macadamia nuts over medium heat until light golden brown and fragrent, about 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Peel and section oranges over bowl to catch juices.
  • Cut segments into 1/2-inch dice.
  • Reserve juice for dressing.
  • In large bowl, combine toasted nuts, orange, spinach and corn.
  • Make dressing: In small bowl, combine garlic, mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
  • With fork, mash to smooth paste.
  • Add vinegar and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in oil in thin stream until dressing had thickened.
  • Whisk in reserved orange juice.
  • Correct seasoning, adding salt or orange juice to taste.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss until spinach is lightly coated.

Mamun Boka
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add some crumbled goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette.


Aproniana Celades Saether
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I'm definitely going to try this salad. It looks delicious and healthy.


shehab and karim
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


doreen gould
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, though.


Osum Khan
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Nuredin Ali
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I'm not a big fan of blood oranges, but I still enjoyed this salad. The spinach and macadamia nuts were a great combination.


TP Comady
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I thought the dressing was a bit too tart for my taste, but overall the salad was good.


Saviour Sunday
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This is a beautiful salad that's perfect for a special occasion. The flavors are well-balanced and the presentation is stunning.


Jake Delmoro
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The salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I will definitely be making it again.


Santos Pandey
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This was a great way to use up some leftover spinach and blood oranges. I also added some crumbled feta cheese, which was a nice touch.


Tamar Lawson
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the oranges add a nice pop of sweetness.


Chathura Jayamal
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, blood orange, and macadamia nuts was unique and delicious.