Best Quick Citrus Spinach Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

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Categories Salad Side Spinach Raw

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON AND MINT

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This salad is a snip, but then one would hardly expect a salad to cause trouble. Using a lemon rather than just lemon juice as an ingredient makes for the most fabulous salad regardless of leaves. And by all means, serve it as a starter rather than a follow-up on the main course. It is fresh, sharp, vegan and delicious.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lemon
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely sliced, more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Cut off top and bottom of lemon, and slice off skin and pith. Cut lemon flesh into rounds 1/4-inch thick, then slice each round into eighths.
In a salad bowl, combine lemon, mint, and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Add spinach and oil, and toss well. Garnish with additional mint, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 126 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams