Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that will elevate any meal. Tender baby spinach serves as the perfect base for a complement of tangy goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, while thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing. The homemade orange vinaigrette—crafted with freshly squeezed orange juice, zesty orange zest, honey, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil—ties it all together with a citrusy punch that’s light and refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for any occasion, this salad is a stunning side dish or a satisfying light entrée. Healthy, delicious, and full of brightness, it’s the perfect recipe for those seeking flavor and simplicity in one bowl!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 orange
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup goat cheese
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Zest the orange and juice it into a small mixing bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the orange juice. Whisk until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the spinach in the bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Top the spinach with the toasted almonds, goat cheese, and dried cranberries.
Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad right before serving. Toss gently to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1724 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
