Spinach Salad with Oranges Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Oranges Dressing, a perfect balance of fresh flavors and textures that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Tender baby spinach leaves are paired with juicy orange segments, thinly sliced red onion, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. The zesty orange dressing, made with freshly squeezed juice, orange zest, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a delightful tangy-sweet finish. Toasted almonds provide a satisfying crunch, elevating this salad from side dish to showstopping appetizer. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is easy to prepare yet stunning enough to impress guests. Perfect for fresh, healthy eating, this colorful salad is a must-try for lovers of citrus and fresh greens.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 whole Orange (for juice and zest)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup Fresh orange segments
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly, removing any tough stems. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Zest the orange to collect approximately 1 teaspoon of zest. Then, cut the orange in half and juice it to get about 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice. Set aside a few orange segments for the salad topping.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add it to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool before using.
Add the orange segments, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
Pour the orange dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.
