Best Citrus Almond Spinach Salad Recipes

ALMOND-CITRUS CHICKEN & PASTA SPINACH SALAD

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There's something for everyone in this Almond-Citrus Chicken & Pasta Spinach Salad. Yet for all its complexity, it takes just 20 minutes to make!

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Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (6.4 oz.) KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad, divided
2 cups halved sugar snap peas
2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 large carrot, shredded
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup sliced almonds
6 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves

Steps:

Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach.
Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 plates; top with pasta salad mixture and reserved Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

CITRUS, ALMOND & SPINACH SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup kumquats, thinly sliced & seeded
2 1/2 tablespoon Seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled & minced
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
5 ounces baby spinach (consider doubling)
1/2 cup almonds, sliced & toasted
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Steps:

Step 1: Make dressing by chopping 1 Tablespoon of kumquats and mixing with the next five ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Step 2. Add the rest of the ingredients, including the remaining kumquats and mushrooms if desired.
Step 3: Peel and separate segments of a grapefruit, blood orange, mandarins or tangerines, and a navel orange or any similar mixture.