5 from 9 votes
Winter Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This healthy winter spinach salad recipe with citrus, avocado, pomegranate seeds and poppy seed dressing is nourishing, healthful and seasonal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
271 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 ounces spinach baby, washed and dried
- 5 orange mix of cara cara and blood oranges
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey for vegan use agave, or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- To make dressing, combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the salad, spinach, oranges, sliced avocado and pomegranate seeds in a serving bowl or on individual plates. Drizzle with dressing and serve. If you prefer, you can also toss the spinach with the dressing just before serving, then top with remaining ingredients.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
772mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
3765IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
103.1mg
(115%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 3765IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 103.1mg | 115% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.