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Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges is colorful and packed with flavor! Tart pomegranates and sweet candied pecans give it a yummy crunch.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach pre-washed
- 3/4 cup poppyseed dressing Brianna's
- 22 ounces mandarin oranges 2 cans, drained
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup blueberries
Candied Pecans
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
For the Candied Pecans:
- In a small skillet, cook the chopped pecans and sugar over medium heat over the stove. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and coats the pecans. Remove from heat and cool completely.
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For the Salad:
- Toss the spinach in the poppyseed dressing, then sprinkle on all remaining ingredients.
Notes
- Don't love one of the ingredients? No problem! Here are some helpful substitutions and additions to Spinach Salad:
- Serve this salad with pomegranate seeds and candied pecans for a sweet Christmas salad.
- Swap out the pomegranate seeds for fresh raspberries or strawberries during the summer months for a light summer supper.
- Add craisins, dried cranberries, raisins, dried mango, feta cheese, or creamy goat cheese for added texture and flavor.
- Toss the fresh spinach with romaine lettuce or a spring mix to add bulk if you need to serve a lot of people.
- Try toasted almonds instead of pecans.
Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
1108mg
(32%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
16675IU
(334%)
Vitamin C
54.4mg
(60%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
5.3mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1108mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 16675IU | 334% |
| Vitamin C | 54.4mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.