Best Strawberry Orange Spinach Salad With Toasted Walnuts Recipes

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SPINACH-STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA & WALNUTS



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Sweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you'll find in any commercial dressing.

Provided by Carolyn Casner

Categories     Healthy Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon best-quality balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
6 cups baby spinach
1 cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup toasted chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to allow shallots to soften and mellow a bit.
  • Add spinach, strawberries, feta and walnuts to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 298 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



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This classic salad goes with just about anything you're serving. The juicy berries add a pop of color to the greens, and the sweet, crunchy nuts are good enough to eat all on their own! -Susan Howell, Royal Oak, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups walnut halves
SALAD:
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 1 pound)
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cover; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 1 minute. Uncover pan; continue to boil and gently swirl pan until syrup turns a deep amber color, about 2-3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and carefully stir in walnuts until evenly coated. Spread onto foil to cool completely. Break into pieces., In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD



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This Strawberry Spinach Salad with pecans, mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing has become our favorite quick salad! Add chicken to make it a main dish or serve it as a side dish at your next meal!

Provided by Janelle

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can of mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups package of strawberries, rinsed, hulled & sliced
1 (10 ounce) Bag of Spinach
1 cup Candied Pecans
Chicken
Blue Cheese, optional
Gorgonzola Cheese, optional
Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps:

  • If making a large salad, I suggest doing layers. For individual salads, no need for layers.
  • Place 1/2 spinach in large salad bowl.
  • Top with 1/2 of the strawberries, 1/2 of the oranges and half of the pecans.
  • Add second layer of spinach and top with remaining strawberries, oranges and pecans.
  • Serve with poppy seed dressing or balsamic dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 101 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

FOUR-BERRY SPINACH SALAD



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Nature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. Its slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with sweet in-season fruit. -Betty Lise Anderson, Gahanna, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup each fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. In a small bowl, combine spinach and berries. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND WALNUTS



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Mandarin Oranges and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TARGETreg Recipes

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can Del Monte mandarin orange sections
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups spinach leaves, torn cleaned and trimmed
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Lay the Del Monte Mandarin Orange sections out on paper towels to drain.
  • Combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard and shallots in a large bowl. Whisk until the salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in both oils until blended and thickened.
  • Pile the spinach on top of the dressing and add the Del Monte Mandarin Orange sections and the walnuts. Toss until the leaves are slightly wilted and coated with the dressing.

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