Best 10 Spinach Citrus Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Spinach Citrus Salad, a delightful medley of fresh spinach, vibrant citrus fruits, and a tangy dressing that will awaken your taste buds. This vibrant salad offers a refreshing twist on classic greens, combining the delicate flavor of baby spinach with the bright acidity of oranges, grapefruit, and lemon. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted almonds and crumbled goat cheese, this salad is a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will impress your palate.

**Recipe 1: Classic Spinach Citrus Salad:**
This recipe is a timeless classic, featuring a simple yet flavorful combination of spinach, oranges, grapefruit, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.

**Recipe 2: Spinach Citrus Salad with Avocado:**
For a creamy and indulgent twist, try this variation that incorporates ripe avocados into the mix. The luscious avocados add a velvety texture and a boost of healthy fats, making this salad a satisfying and nutritious meal.

**Recipe 3: Spinach Citrus Salad with Quinoa:**
If you're looking for a more substantial salad, this recipe adds protein-packed quinoa to the equation. The fluffy quinoa grains soak up the zesty dressing, creating a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that will keep you feeling full and energized.

**Recipe 4: Spinach Citrus Salad with Feta Cheese:**
For a tangy and savory twist, this variation swaps goat cheese for tangy feta cheese. The salty, briny flavor of feta pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the citrus fruits, creating a delightful contrast that will keep your taste buds guessing.

No matter which recipe you choose, our Spinach Citrus Salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even as a healthy snack. With its burst of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Side     Spinach     Raw

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Citrus Vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spinach Salad
1 (10-ounce) bag of spinach (about 6 cups)
2 oranges, cut into segments (see Note)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see page 168)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Frico (page 229)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the Citrus Vinaigrette in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
  • Combine the spinach, orange segments, almonds, red onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the Citrus Vinaigrette. Serve on individual plates, topped with 1 or 2 Parmesan Frico.
  • Note
  • To cut orange segments, first use a small sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange on one of the cut ends and make long, straight cuts to slice away all of the peel and white pith. Hold the peeled orange in your palm and cut on each side of the membranes to free the segments.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 orange
2 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry juice, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
  • Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD



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A nice, refreshing twist on a spinach salad - a perfect compliment to any holiday meal! Great with Ham! ****Noteworthy - this makes quite a bit of dressing - so depending on your taste, you may want to increase the amount of salad fixings or slightly decrease the dressing (or just save it for another day!!).

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups spinach leaves, fresh (OR 2 cups torn Romaine Lettuce)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 navel orange, fresh peeled and separated into sections (or 2 blood oranges or 1/2 small can of mandarin oranges)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Toss spinach, onion, oranges and pine nuts together.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 83.1, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 14.1, Protein 3.2

SPINACH CITRUS SALAD



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This salad tastes as good as it looks. The dressing is very easy to prepare in a jar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
6 slices red onion, separated into rings
DRESSING:
1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, grapefruit and onion., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ANGRY SHRIMP WITH CITRUS/SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons California chili powder
1 tablespoon gray salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 blood oranges, peeled and sectioned, pith removed
2 tangelos, peeled and sectioned, pith removed
2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, pith removed
Salt and pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds (16 to 20 count shrimp) 4 per person, peeled but with the tail on
6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, stemmed and cleaned
1 tablespoon orange, julienned
1 bunch basil, cleaned
3 cups pre-washed spinach, stems removed

Steps:

  • Mix the flour mixture for shrimp:
  • Combine the ingredients and set aside in container. This step can be done the day before dinner.
  • Peel and cut the citrus fruit into sections over a plate. Drain the juice from the plate into a bowl. Season liberally with gray salt and black pepper. Whisk in olive oil to form a vinaigrette (it should be in proportion, about 2 parts juice to 1 part olive oil).
  • Season citrus sections with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on them to marinate and put them on a platter.
  • Have your fishmonger peel the prawns but leave the tails on for handles. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Preheat a saute pan on high. Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture. This will give them a nice crust and allow them to stay crispy and fresh at room temperature. Add olive oil to the pan and put in 1 layer of shrimp. You want them to caramelize, so don't toss or move them. Add a little more oil if the flour absorbs what's in the pan. After about 3 minutes, turn over the prawns. Let it caramelize, toss and turn out onto a cookie sheet. Add about 1/4 cup more olive oil to the already hot saute pan. Drain pan juices from the cookie sheet into the saute pan. Add sliced garlic and let it get light brown. Add chiles and let them get soft. Add the basil and stand back - there's a lot of water in basil and it will pop. Let it get crispy, less than a minute. While this is happening, arrange prawns over the citrus salad. Add the orange zest to the basil/garlic/chile mixture in the saute pan. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon basil/garlic/chile mixture over the prawns.
  • Toss the spinach with the citrus vinaigrette and mound on top of the prawns. Serve.

SPINACH AND CITRUS SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup reserved citrus juice
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons orange olive oil (recommended: O Olive Oil)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper
9 ounces baby spinach
1 jar (24-ounce) sun fresh citrus salad, drain and liquid reserved
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing and 1/4 cup reserved citrus liquid. Add spinach and toss. Divide dressed spinach onto chilled salad plates. Divide citrus salad among plates and garnish with crumbled goat cheese.

CITRUS AND CINNAMON SPINACH SALAD



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A fresh and fantastic spinach and grapefruit salad with a unique taste!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup raspberry-flavored vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • Place orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon in a saucepan and simmer until it reduces by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk vegetable oil into dressing mixture slowly.
  • Place spinach, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, and grapefruit into a bowl and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

CITRUS AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD



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Tossing this salad together with creamy avocado and tangy citrus is so simple, and it practically makes a meal of itself. -Karole Friemann, Kimberling City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
3 cups refrigerated citrus salad, drained
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional
Salad dressing of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among 8 plates; top with citrus salad and avocados. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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.

NELL''S SUPERB SPINACH, PEAR, AND DRIED CHERRY SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Nell''s Superb Spinach, Pear, and Dried Cherry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

My Family's Favorite Salad

Provided by Nell Waldrop

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced thinly (peeled is how my family likes it; if yours doesn't mind, the peeling is fine)
1 pkg spinach, washed and de-stemmed
1/3 c dried cherries (dried cranberries are a good substitute)
1/2 c pecans, roasted and chopped
1/2 c freshly squeezed citrus juice (1 lemon and 1-2 oranges)
3/4 c good olive oil
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp local honey
1 1/2 Tbsp champagne or white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 oz crumbled goat cheese (optional) i serve this onthe side so those who don't want the cheese don't have to eat it.

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the citrus juice, olive oil, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste dressing and correct to taste. Pour half of dressing over pears in bottom of salad bowl. Add spinach and cherries, but DO NOT STIR until ready to serve. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator, stir thoroughly, add pecans and serve.

Tips:

  • Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
  • Choose ripe, juicy oranges for the best citrus flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice instead.
  • Use a light hand with the honey, as too much can make the salad too sweet.
  • Add the almonds and feta cheese just before serving, so they don't get soggy.

Conclusion:

This spinach citrus salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet oranges, tangy lemon, and creamy feta cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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