5 from 18 votes
Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing
Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing combines fresh spinach leaves with segments of grapefruit and orange, topped with toasted chopped almonds, and tossed in a dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, grapefruit juice, orange zest, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. The result is a bright, crisp salad that balances tart citrus with the earthy greens and crunchy nuts.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
153 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon orange zest grated
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
SALAD
- 4 ounces spinach stemmed, washed and dried, fresh
- 1 grapefruit peeled and sectioned
- 1 orange , peeled and sectioned
- ¼ cup almonds chopped almonds, toasted
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.
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Notes
- Add pomegranate seeds during the holiday season for festive color enhancements.
- Include fresh mint leaves for a refreshing note in the summer months.
- Thinly sliced red onion can add an additional flavor layer to the salad.
- Using mixed greens instead of spinach is possible, but dress right before serving to prevent wilting.
- For a creamier dressing, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, especially in winter versions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
320mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3394IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3394IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.