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Baby spinach topped by Mandarin oranges and toasted pine nuts.
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Spinach and Orange Salad Recipe

Crunchy and sweet spinach salad with excellent nutrients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Spinach Orange Salad, spinach salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Kathy Owen

Ingredients

  • ½ 6.5-ounce can Mandarin orange slices drained
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves trimmed and washed
  • 2 teaspoons toasted pine nuts
  • 4 tablespoons salad dressing

Instructions

  • Place the spinach on an individual salad plate.
  • Arrange 4 or 5 orange slices on the spinach.
  • Add a teaspoon of toasted pine nuts (or any nut you like).
  • Top with your favorite salad dressing.
  • Toasting Nuts
  • To toast the pine nuts, either broil them in a toaster oven (watch carefully; they burn easily) or heat them in a dry skillet over high heat, stirring frequently, for a few minutes until browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2825IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg