Welcome to a culinary delight that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach, sweet oranges, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy orange dressing. This spinach salad with oranges is a symphony of textures and tastes that will elevate your lunch or dinner to a new level of enjoyment.
The salad features a bed of crisp and tender spinach, topped with juicy orange segments that burst with citrusy sweetness. Roasted walnuts add a nutty crunch and a touch of earthy flavor, while crumbled goat cheese provides a creamy and tangy contrast. To complete this flavorful ensemble, a homemade orange dressing, made with fresh orange juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties all the elements together with its zesty and refreshing taste.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations for those who prefer a vegan or gluten-free version of the salad. The vegan alternative swaps out the goat cheese for crumbled tofu, while the gluten-free option uses gluten-free bread crumbs instead of walnuts.
Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a flavorful side dish to accompany your favorite protein, this spinach salad with oranges is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and tangy dressing make it a crowd-pleasing dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.
SPINACH ORANGE SALAD
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
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
MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD
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
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 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.
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD
Everyone LOVES this salad.
Provided by sweet alice
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
- Layer spinach, bacon, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower seeds. Whisk vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over spinach mixture and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1266.7 mg, Sugar 15 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS
Categories Salad No-Cook Kentucky Derby Orange Almond Spinach Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
BLUEBERRY AND ORANGE SPINACH SALAD
Create a colorful salad by tossing a light citrus dressing with tender spinach, crunchy pecans and sweet fruits.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. In small bowl, mix pecans and syrup until pecans are well coated. Spread pecans on foil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pecans are lightly toasted. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat orange juice, vinegar, oil and 2 teaspoons sugar with wire whisk until well blended.
- In large bowl, toss spinach, blueberries and orange sections. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE SESAME DRESSING
Make and share this SPINACH SALAD with ORANGE SESAME DRESSING recipe from Food.com.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Oranges
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash spinach well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Trim stems from spinach and discard.
- Tear spinach leaves into bite size pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
- Add sliced red onion.
- Zest 1 orange and set aside.
- Squeeze juice into a 2 cup measure to make about 1/3 of orange juice.
- Add zest to juice and mix well.
- Whisk in raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, honey, ginger, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
- Remove rind and white membrane from the remaining 2 oranges and discard.
- Holding each orange over the measuring cup to catch the juices, section by cutting between membranes and add orange sections to the spinach.
- Drizzle dressing ovr salad, tossing gently to coat.
- Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 13.6, Protein 4.1
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES + DRESSING
I regularly get monthly newsletters from "Taste of Home" and yesterday this recipe was posted there. I really liked the ingredients that were in the dressing, sort of a sweet-tart combination so decided to make it and was very pleased with the results. Homemade dressings are so much more appealing than the store bought ones. I doubled the dressing recipe so there would be extra for tomorrow.
Provided by Nova Scotia Cook
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, oranges, mushrooms and bacon. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and pepper.
- Cover and process until smooth.
- While blending, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
- Yields 4-6 servings.
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER
Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.
Provided by Autumn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
- Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 812.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
FIRECRACKER SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE SESAME DRESSING
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. For the dressing, cook the orange juice in a saucepan until reduced by half. Combine with the honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, water and hot sauce in a blender. Add the shallot and ginger and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
- 2. For the salad, mix the spinach, daikon sprouts, carrot and jicama in large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat well. Garnish with the sesame seeds.
SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
A colorful mix of baby greens, mandarin oranges, and almonds is topped with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing.
Provided by Siobhan
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the poppy seed dressing by whisking together the creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds; set aside. Arrange the spinach leaves, mixed salad greens, oranges, onion, and almonds onto individual salad plates. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
Tips:
- Use tender, baby spinach leaves for the best texture.
- To save time, use pre-sliced oranges or a citrus juicer to extract the orange juice.
- If you don't have shallots, use a small red onion instead.
- For a sweeter dressing, use more honey or agave syrup.
- If you like a tangier dressing, add more lemon juice.
- Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese, feta cheese, or chopped walnuts for extra flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with oranges and dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The sweet oranges and tangy dressing perfectly complement the slightly bitter spinach. The salad is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family. It is also a great way to use up any leftover oranges you may have. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this spinach salad with oranges and dressing a try.
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