Best Spinach Strawberry And Grapefruit Toss 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.

GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD

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"My mother-in-law prepared this for us on a recent visit," relates Lee Ann Odell of Boulder, Colorado. The fresh-tasting salad of spinach and grapefruit is nicely dressed with a sweet honey mixture. "The recipe is so easy to put together, and we never have any leftovers," Lee Ann confirms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium pink grapefruit
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

Cut grapefruit in half; with a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit, reserving juice. In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, onion and grapefruit sections. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, mustard and reserved grapefruit juice; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STRAWBERRY-KIWI-SPINACH TOSS

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Pecans and Gouda cheese add flavor, texture and color to this zippy salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
1 pint strawberries, cut in half (2 cups)
6 kiwifruit, cut into bite-size pieces (2 cups)
2/3 cup broken pecans
2/3 cup julienne strips Gouda or Edam cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

In large bowl, mix spinach, strawberries, kiwifruit, pecans and cheese.
In tightly covered container, shake all remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg