Citrus Spinach Salad with Almonds
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Yield: 4 servings
Cook Time: None.
Tips: Removing the thin membrane skins from orange and grapefruit sections is recommended for best results, though optional. See recipe description for details.
Suggestion: Serve as a salad side or a light lunch or dinner with a side of bread.
Ingredients
  • Dressing
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • Spinach Salad
  • 2 grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and skins removed
  • 2 navel oranges or 4-6 mandarin oranges, peeled and skins
  •     removed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 6 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, large leaves torn
  •     into smaller pieces
  • 2/3 cup roasted sliced or slivered almonds
Directions
Dressing

Combine orange juice, vinegar, oil, honey, ginger, salt and red pepper flakes in a blender. Mix thoroughly.

Spinach Salad

If preferred, remove membranes from grapefruit and oranges. (If using mandarin oranges, leave membranes on.) In a bowl, combine fruit, onion and dressing. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Line 4 serving plates with spinach leaves. Spoon fruit mixture with dressing over spinach, dividing equally. Just before serving, sprinkle with sliced almonds.