Spinach Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing—a refreshing medley of baby spinach, juicy mandarin orange segments, and toasted slivered almonds. The star of the dish is the zesty, homemade dressing, crafted with fresh orange juice, nutty sesame oil, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for sweet balance. This quick and easy recipe—ready in just 15 minutes—delivers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors, from the crunch of almonds to the tang of red onion. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for a hint of earthiness, this salad is ideal as a light lunch or elegant side dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for any citrus lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and olive oil until emulsified.
Add the toasted sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Add the thinly sliced red onion and mandarin orange segments to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Drizzle the orange sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss until the leaves are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.9 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1559 mg | 33% | |
*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.
