Best 13 Orange Lime Spinach Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Orange Lime Spinach Salad, where vibrant oranges, zesty limes, and crisp spinach dance together to create a refreshing and revitalizing dish. This salad is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter notes, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. With three variations to suit your preferences, this recipe caters to a range of tastes and dietary needs: a classic Orange Lime Spinach Salad, a hearty Orange Lime Spinach Salad with Salmon, and a vegan-friendly Orange Lime Spinach Salad with Tofu. Each variation brings a unique twist to this vibrant salad, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices prosciutto
2 oranges, zested
2 small oranges, juiced or 1 large orange, juiced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 to 12 ounces pre-washed spinach

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 ORANGE SALAD



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Spinach, orange, and bacon star in this colorful fresh salad.

Provided by LaurasFaves

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
2 oranges, peeled
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
  • Separate oranges into individual wedges. Cut each wedge into thirds.
  • Combine bacon, oranges, spinach, red onion, and pine nuts in a large bowl; toss lightly.
  • Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing.
  • Drizzle some dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD



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This is a very simple salad that is great all year long, especially in winter when citrus fruits are in season. If you just want an quick salad, look no further. Source: Southern Living, January 1986.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 lb fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
3 medium oranges, peeled, sectioned, and seeded
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4-1/3 cup French dressing (try one from this site)

Steps:

  • Wash spinach thoroughly and allow to dry (use a salad spinner, if you have one).
  • Combine spinach, orange sections, and sliced onion in a large salad bowl, tossing well.
  • Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture; toss gently.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD



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Grapefruit and orange segments add zest to this delightful salad that's tossed with a pleasant honey-lime dressing. It's perfect for a springtime luncheon or shower. -Pauline Taylor, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup canola oil
10 cups torn fresh spinach
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the honey, lime juice, lime zest and nutmeg; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened. , In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and grapefruit. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup (scant) canola or vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 large bunches, flat leaf spinach, washed, dried and stems removed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, oil, cilantro and salt and pepper. Dress spinach leaves and serve immediately.

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress guests. It's not your ordinary spinach salad.

Provided by Suzanne S.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ red onion, sliced and separated into rings
¼ cup croutons, or as desired

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk egg into dressing; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until dressing thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine spinach, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, almonds, bacon, red onion rings, and croutons in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 277.9 mg, Sugar 24 g

SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD



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Samples of this salad were served by the H.E.B. grocery store chef this weekend. Delicious. Light and refreshing. This recipe represents California cuisine.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Oranges

Time 21m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces Baby Spinach, cleaned and dried
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Toast walnuts on a small baking sheetfor 6- 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Slice red onion; cut slices in half and separate rings.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Combine spinach, oranges and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Toss with dressing and season to taste with salt and ground pepper.
  • Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE SPINACH SALAD



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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

3 medium oranges
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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With mandarin oranges and a slightly sweet dressing, this spinach salad is a refreshing change of pace. I frequently take it along to summer picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
7 cups torn romaine
7 cups chopped fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1-1/2 cups sliced green onion
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes. Spread on foil to cool completely., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces fresh spinach, washed, drained, stems removed
4 medium mushrooms
4 water chestnuts, diced
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
3/4 teaspooon soy sauce Scant
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Tear spinach coarsely and place in large bowl.
  • Wash mushrooms and trim stem ends. Slice mushrooms. Add them with the water chestnuts and the orange to the spinach.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients together and toss with salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 147 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES



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The tangy dressing for this refreshing salad has the right sweet-tart balance to suit my taste-and others who try it agree! Orange sections are a pretty contrast to the greens, and the bacon adds a crisp accent. -Kathy Schrecengost Oswego, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, oranges, mushrooms and bacon; set aside. , In a blender, combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady steam. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPINACH, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



Spinach, Avocado And Orange Salad image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups young spinach leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoon sweet mustard
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large navel oranges
1 medium-size ripe avocado
1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • If the spinach is not sold rinsed and dried, rinse it well and dry it. And if the spinach is not very young, with small leaves, remove the stems. Put the spinach in a bowl.
  • Beat the lime juice and mustard together. Beat in the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Peel the oranges and, using a sharp knife, cut away all the white pith. Divide into segments and put in a bowl.
  • Cut the avocado into quarters and remove the pit. Cut the flesh from the skin and slice it. Add the slices to the bowl with the orange segments. Add the onion slices and toss with half the dressing.
  • To serve, toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Arrange the oranges, avocado and onion on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS



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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Kentucky Derby     Orange     Almond     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 green onions, minced
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 oranges
1 1/2 6-ounce packages baby spinach
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. (Dressing and oranges can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Rewhisk dressing before using.)
  • Combine spinach, half of almonds, and all orange segments in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 6 plates. Sprinkle with almonds.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh oranges and limes. If you don't have fresh citrus on hand, you can use bottled juice, but the flavor will be less bright.
  • If you're using a pre-packaged salad mix, be sure to wash it thoroughly before using it. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you don't have spinach on hand, you can use another type of leafy green, such as kale, arugula, or romaine lettuce.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. You can also add nuts, seeds, or crumbled cheese.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or agave syrup. For a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

This orange lime spinach salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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