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Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

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Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Nuts add texture to this easy spinach salad recipe with a homemade dressing.

Ingredients

Servings  4  

  • 6 oz. fresh spinach
  • 2 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes (sliced crosswise)
  • 1 oz. crumbled soft goat cheese (1/4 cup)
  • 1 Tbsp. imitation bacon bits
  • 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds (dry-roasted)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 medium green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

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  1. In a large serving bowl, make one layer each, in order, of the spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, bacon bits and almonds.
  2. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the green onions for 1 to 2 minutes, or until almost soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over the salad.

Tip: Serving size 2 cups salad and 2 tablespoons dressing

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
CaloriesCalories
105 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
4g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 105
Total Fat 6.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 92 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 4 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat, 1 vegetable

 
Nuts add texture to this easy spinach salad recipe with a homemade dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
CaloriesCalories
105 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
4g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving
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Calories 105
Total Fat 6.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 92 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 4 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat, 1 vegetable

Ingredients

Servings  4  

  • 6 oz. fresh spinach
  • 2 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes (sliced crosswise)
  • 1 oz. crumbled soft goat cheese (1/4 cup)
  • 1 Tbsp. imitation bacon bits
  • 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds (dry-roasted)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 medium green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large serving bowl, make one layer each, in order, of the spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, bacon bits and almonds.
  2. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the green onions for 1 to 2 minutes, or until almost soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over the salad.

Tip: Serving size 2 cups salad and 2 tablespoons dressing

 

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