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Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing

spinach salad with citrus
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Giangi Townsend
This salad blends the best of summer ingredients for a fresh salad and puts to excellent use grapefruit and oranges.

Ingredients

DRESSING

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

SALAD

  • 4 ounces fresh spinach, stemmed , washed and dried
  • 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 orange, , peeled and sectioned
  • ¼ cup almonds, chopped almonds, toasted
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Instructions

  • Mix together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Place the spinach, fruits in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat well. Sprinkle the almonds over the salad and toss again.

Notes

Variations for this delicious side dish

Enjoy this salad all year round, whether a refreshing summer dish or a citrus winter salad.
  • During the holiday season, add pomegranate seeds to add a spark of festive color to this orange citrus salad. 
  • Add a few leaves of fresh mint for a refreshing summer salad.
  • Thinly sliced red onion to add another layer of flavor.
  • Use mixed greens instead of spinach. Some salads wilt faster, so mix the dressing right before serving.
  • Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to your winter citrus salad recipe for a creamier and richer dressing. You will love it.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3394IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.