Zesty Citrus Salad

Name: Zesty Citrus Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon raspberry-flavored white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon dried ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced; 1/2-3/4 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion; 6 cups torn spinach leaves; 2/3 cup sliced almonds, roasted (optional)

Submitted by Jeff Kelly

"A very colorful salad that is beautiful to serve. A nutritious salad with a fun dressing with a slight kick. Onions add a nice touch, but do not take away from the salad for those that are onion-sensitive. Very good with a pasta or rice dish."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₃ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon raspberry-flavored white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ red bell pepper, sliced
¹⁄₄ cup finely sliced red onion
6 cups torn spinach leaves
²⁄₃ cup sliced almonds, roasted (optional)

directions

To make dressing:mix orange juice, vinegars, honey, oil, ginger, salt and pepper flakes in blender.
Blend 30 seconds.
In medium bowl:combine orange slices, bell pepper, onion, and dressing.
Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Toss spinach with dressing mixture and sprinkle roasted almonds on top.

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Reviews

This was a hit with my family... the dressing was admired, and the roasted almonds were a nice touch. Healthy and flavorful and varied.

Geri by the Sea