Best Avocado Orange Spinach Toss Recipes

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AVOCADO MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD



Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad image

Crunchy toasted pecans and slices of creamy avocado add to the variety of textures and tastes in this interesting mixture. The salad is a lovely complement to my pork roast but is also delicious with many other meals. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, onions, pecans and pepper; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Just before serving, place the greens in a large salad bowl; top with orange mixture and avocado slices. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

SPINACH, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



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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

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 :

SPINACH-ORANGE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Orange     Avocado     Spinach     Healthy     Jícama     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup olive oil
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach
4 oranges, peel and white pith removed, quartered, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cups matchstick-size strips peeled jicama
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, cubed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk fresh orange juice, Sherry wine vinegar, honey, fresh lime juice and chili powder in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in another large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat lightly.

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