Best 7 Cran Orange Spinach Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Cran-Orange Spinach Salad, where the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the vibrant zest of oranges, and the earthy goodness of spinach create a refreshing and revitalizing dish. Topped with a drizzle of tangy orange dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. For those seeking a vegan option, our Vibrant Orange Salad offers a delightful medley of oranges, arugula, and quinoa, dressed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. If you're craving a hearty and flavorful meal, our Orange Chicken with Spinach Salad is a must-try. Tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce is paired with a bed of fresh spinach, making it a delightful combination of flavors and textures. And for a refreshing and light side dish, our Orange and Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a perfect choice. With its vibrant colors and zesty dressing, this salad adds a pop of freshness to any meal.

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JAMIE'S CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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Everyone I have made this for RAVES about it! It's different and so easy to make!

Provided by Jamie Hensley

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup almonds, blanched and slivered
1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup cider vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 58.1 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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This festive toss bursts with fresh flavor from mandarin oranges, spinach and cranberries. The homemade dressing is easy to stir together and gets a unique taste from nutmeg.-Preci D'Silva, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, undrained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, nutmeg, pepper and reserved juice. In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and cranberries. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAN-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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I love this recipe, it's easy and can be made the night before for potlucks, just add the oranges once you get there so the spinach doesn't get soggy.

Provided by Cuistot

Categories     Potluck

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sesame ginger salad dressing
8 cups baby spinach leaves
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup sliced honey-roasted almond
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Toss together and serve.
  • also good with a raspberry vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 343.7, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 26.2, Protein 9.5

ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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The combination of mustard-onion dressing with juicy oranges, cheese and crunchy sweet almonds is a joy for every taste bud! We eat this salad several times a week. -Jenn Rytting, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over low heat. Add almonds and stir to coat. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread onto a greased sheet of foil; break apart if necessary., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, red onion, bacon and oranges. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugared almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

SPINACH, ORANGE, AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oranges
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning salad
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oranges
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning salad
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
  • With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
  • Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
  • Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
  • With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
  • Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.

SUNFLOWER ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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Roasted Sunflower seeds, juicey oranges and dried cranberries combine with spinach to make a tasty summer salad.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted (or roasted nuts of your choice)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (orange flavoured are nice)
2 medium oranges, peeled
1 medium orange, juice of
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
  • Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4 inch slices; cut slices in half and add to spinach mixture.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle orange juice over; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of oranges for a more complex flavor. For example, use a mix of navel, blood, and tangerine oranges.
  • Candied pecans or walnuts can be used instead of almonds.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • For a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of crumbled bacon or feta cheese.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Orange Spinach Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is a great option. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Cranberry Orange Spinach Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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