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Spinach And Orange Salad Recipe

Brighten your day with this refreshing Spinach and Orange Salad! This simple yet vibrant salad is perfect for any season, but especially shines during winter when juicy citrus fruits are at their peak. A quick and easy recipe (ready in just 15 minutes!), it's the ideal solution for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal or a light lunch. Inspired by a Southern Living classic (January 1986), this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 98.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.8 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Spinach And Orange Salad

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How to Make Spinach And Orange Salad

  1. Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water and gently dry it using a salad spinner or paper towels.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the washed spinach, orange segments, and thinly sliced red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the spinach mixture.
  5. Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g

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Starters Salads Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes The Americas American Southern Healthy Vegetarian Gluten Free 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Salads Fruit Vegetables American Easy Beginner Cook Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Oranges Greens Spinach 3 Steps Or Less