Best Sunflower Orange Spinach Salad Recipes

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BACON AND MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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This Bacon and Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad is so refreshing!

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pieces bacon (cooked, drained and crumbled (save drippings))
1 15 ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, reserve syrup (You could use fresh oranges in the salad and orange juice in the dressing
2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/3 cup purple onion (cut up or chopped (could use green onion or just regular onion))
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (could use toasted almonds or just about any kind of nuts you like)
3 to 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup light mandarin orange syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar (Optional)

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients and toss to mix well. Combine dressing ingredients and heat until warm. I put my dressing in a small pitcher like a cream pitcher and let each person add the amount they want at the table. Salad will keep in the fridge for a couple days without dressing.

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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With mandarin oranges and a slightly sweet dressing, this spinach salad is a refreshing change of pace. I frequently take it along to summer picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
7 cups torn romaine
7 cups chopped fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1-1/2 cups sliced green onion
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes. Spread on foil to cool completely., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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"Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served this colorful salad," says Donna Moorman of Stirling, Ontaion. "I begged for the recipe and have been making it ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup julienned red onion
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • On salad plates, arrange the spinach, strawberries, oranges and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces fresh spinach, washed, drained, stems removed
4 medium mushrooms
4 water chestnuts, diced
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
3/4 teaspooon soy sauce Scant
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Tear spinach coarsely and place in large bowl.
  • Wash mushrooms and trim stem ends. Slice mushrooms. Add them with the water chestnuts and the orange to the spinach.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients together and toss with salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 147 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH ORANGE SALAD



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Spinach, orange, and bacon star in this colorful fresh salad.

Provided by LaurasFaves

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
2 oranges, peeled
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
  • Separate oranges into individual wedges. Cut each wedge into thirds.
  • Combine bacon, oranges, spinach, red onion, and pine nuts in a large bowl; toss lightly.
  • Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing.
  • Drizzle some dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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