Best Best Spinach Fruit Salad Wglazed Almonds Recipes

FRUIT & SPINACH SALAD

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The combination of sweet fruit and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner. -Virginia Dack, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, grapes, cheese, walnuts and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRISPY ALMONDS

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Categories Salad Fruit Nut Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Apple Almond Spinach Fall Healthy Sesame Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds (about 3 ounces)
1 10- ounce bag ready-to-use spinach leaves
2 medium-size red-skinned apples, quartered, cored, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine onion, cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, sesame seeds and paprika in small bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons sugar. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds. Stir until almonds begin to color, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over. Stir until sugar melts and begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer almonds to bowl and cool. (Dressing and almonds can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and let stand at room temperature.)
Combine spinach and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Mix in almonds. Serve salad, passing any remaining dressing separately.

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

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"I'm asked for the recipe every time I serve this salad. It's just lovely." -Jennie Richards, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 large tart apples, thinly sliced
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPINACH & FRUIT SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Spinach & Fruit Salad With Pomegranate-Citrus Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jacquelyn Horne

Categories Citrus

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup pomegranate juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pomegranate, seeded
3 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 bosc pear, washed & thinly sliced
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, thoroughly drained
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted

Steps:

In small mixing bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, sugar and salt. Pour mixture into small carafe; set aside.
Remove seeds from pomegranate, reserving seeds and discarding remainder.
Divide spinach among four salad plates.
Top each with pear slices, mandarin oranges, pomegranate seeds, & walnut pieces.
Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette dressing. Garnish with orange curls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 314.9, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 26.4, Protein 4.9

FRUITY SPINACH SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings, 3.8 ozeach

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 lb. spinach leaves, washed
1/2 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced
1 kiwi, sliced
1 Tbsp. slivered almonds
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper
1 Tbsp. SugarTwin® Granulated White
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar

Steps:

1. Place salad ingredients in attractive bowl.
2. Make dressing by mixing remaining ingredients together.
3. Toss spinach with dressing and serve immediately.

BEST SPINACH FRUIT SALAD (W/GLAZED ALMONDS)

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I pair this wonderful spinach salad up with my Recipe #215827 and top with wonderfully easy Glazed Almonds and fruit!

Provided by Sharon Anne

Categories Berries

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package romaine lettuce, cleaned and torn
1 (7 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, cleaned
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or whole raspberries)
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup mandarin orange
1/4 green onion, sliced
1 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

Salad & Fruit: Layer salad ingredients onto salad plates, top with cooled Glazed Almonds and serve optionally with Best Raspberry Dressing (Vinaigrette).
Glazed Almonds: Heat a heavy skillet on high heat, add almonds and sprinkle generously with sugar, stirring until sugar melts.
Caution: The molten sugar is very HOT. Transfer nuts to cool completely on a plate.
Break up into pieces.