Spinach Blood Orange and Macadamia Nut Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Blood Orange and Macadamia Nut Salad—a perfect blend of fresh, zesty, and crunchy elements in every bite. Tender baby spinach acts as the base for juicy, jewel-toned blood orange slices, while toasted macadamia nuts add a rich, buttery crunch. Optional crumbles of creamy feta cheese bring a tangy finish, perfectly complemented by a tangy-sweet citrus vinaigrette made with orange juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is an elegant option for dinner parties, holiday menus, or as a wholesome weekday lunch. Whether you're looking for a unique twist on spinach salads or searching for a zesty, nutrient-packed recipe, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 Blood oranges
- 0.5 cups Macadamia nuts
- 0.25 cups Feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the blood oranges, then slice them into thin rounds or segments, removing any seeds. Add them to the spinach.
Roughly chop the macadamia nuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then sprinkle over the salad.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and scatter it over the salad for a creamy and tangy touch.
To make the citrus vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, fresh orange juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1751 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
