Tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing Blood Orange and Spinach Salad dressed in a zesty Jalapeño Vinaigrette, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your palate. This delightful salad features a medley of textures and colors, with sweet and juicy blood oranges, tender baby spinach, and a sprinkling of crunchy toasted walnuts. The Jalapeño Vinaigrette adds a touch of heat and tang, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the oranges and the earthy notes of the spinach. This delectable dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal option. Alongside the main recipe, you'll also discover variations such as a Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, a simple yet flavorful combination, and a Jicama Salad with Jalapeño Dressing, where the sweet and crisp jicama takes center stage. These variations offer exciting alternatives to suit different preferences and dietary needs, making this article a comprehensive guide to tantalizing salads.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
- In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, oil, cilantro and salt and pepper. Dress spinach leaves and serve immediately.
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE SPINACH SALAD
This special salad is lightly coated in a refreshing citrus dressing. I sometimes serve it with a side of cottage cheese...the taste of orange and all the cheeses will have your friends and family begging for more. -Jamie Pearson, Woodbury, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely grate peel of one orange; set aside. Cut the same orange in half; squeeze juice into a 1-cup measuring cup. Add the oil, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved orange peel. Gradually whisk in vinegar; set aside., Peel and discard white membrane from remaining oranges; cut into sections. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheeses and orange sections. Drizzle with 1/4 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for another use.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
This is a light and tasty salad that goes well with summer dinners. I usually serve it with my Fruity Gazpacho. You can sub dried cranberries or dried cherries if strawberries aren't available. Another recipe I adapted from the Low Fat Living Cookbook.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Vegan
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, vinegar and orange rind.
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- Whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the endive, spinach, oranges, strawberries and walnuts.
- Toss to mix.
- add the vinaigrette and toss gently to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 96.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 6.3
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 Spinach Salad
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
BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
The sweet tang from blood oranges makes a beautiful vinaigrette. Toss it over your favorite greens, some fresh slices of blood orange, and a few candied nuts for an amazing salad.
Provided by CJ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, blood orange juice, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until well combined and smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe and juicy blood oranges. Look for oranges that are deep in color and feel heavy for their size.
- If you can't find blood oranges, you can substitute regular oranges. However, the salad will not be as colorful or flavorful.
- Baby spinach is the best choice for this salad. It is tender and has a mild flavor.
- If you don't have jalapenos, you can use another type of chili pepper. Just be sure to adjust the amount of pepper to your taste.
- The vinaigrette dressing is what really makes this salad special. Be sure to whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- This salad is best served immediately. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This blood orange and spinach salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet oranges, tangy vinaigrette, and spicy jalapenos is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give this one a try!
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