Best 2 Fruited Spinach Salad Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Fruited Spinach Salad, a delightful blend of fresh spinach, juicy fruits, and a tangy dressing. This vibrant salad offers a refreshing twist to your daily greens, combining the sweetness of ripe strawberries, the tartness of cranberries, and the tropical flair of pineapple. The crunchy walnuts add a textural contrast, while the feta cheese crumbles provide a savory touch. Drizzled with a tangy dressing made from orange juice, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this salad is a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. With variations including a refreshing Mint Vinaigrette and a creamy Avocado Dressing, this salad promises a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUITED SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

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This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I prepared this salad to accompany Recipe #7088 for a very elegant meal. The honey mustard dressing compliments the fruit and spinach wonderfully. I hope you'll enjoy this recipe as much as my family did!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories Papaya

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup vinegar, white wine
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons oil, salad
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
8 cups fresh spinach, torn
1 medium mangoes or 2 medium pears, cored, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups grapes, seedless, halved

Steps:

In a screw top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seed, and dry mustard Cover; shake well to mix.
Combine spinach, papaya or pears, and grapes.
Shake dressing again and pour over salad.
Toss to coat.
Serve immediately.

FRUITED SPINACH SALAD

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I had a similar salad in a restaurant and thought it was great, so I came up with this recipe to prepare at home. I love the way the light, sweet dressing tops the refreshing salad ingredients. - Kate Reynolds, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry jam or spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 red apple, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Drain oranges, reserving 1/2 cup juice. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, jam, vinegar and reserved juice; shake well. In a large salad bowl, toss oranges, spinach, apple and pecans. Serve with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

Use fresh, baby spinach for the best flavor and texture.
To save time, you can use a pre-washed bag of spinach.
Feel free to add other fruits, vegetables, or nuts to the salad to suit your taste.
For a sweeter salad, use ripe fruit. For a tarter salad, use unripe fruit.
If you don't have fresh fruit on hand, you can use canned or dried fruit instead.
For a more flavorful salad, use a homemade vinaigrette dressing.
Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, to prevent the spinach from wilting.

Conclusion:

Fruited spinach salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With so many delicious variations, there is sure to be a fruited spinach salad that everyone will enjoy.