Citrus and Spinach Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Citrus and Spinach Salad is the perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and savory. Featuring a vibrant mix of fresh spinach leaves, juicy navel oranges, and tart grapefruit, this colorful salad is elevated with thinly sliced red onion, crunchy toasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together for a light yet satisfying dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a perfect starter, side dish, or healthy lunch option. Serve it fresh and enjoy a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 navel orange
- 1 grapefruit
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the navel oranges and grapefruit. Remove as much of the white pith as possible, then cut them into segments. Set aside.
Step 3
Thinly slice half of a red onion. Add the sliced onion to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Step 4
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool before adding them to the salad.
Step 5
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6
Gently toss the spinach, citrus segments, red onion, and toasted almonds together in the salad bowl.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss again until evenly coated.
Step 8
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, tangy finish.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Citrus and Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (995.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1210.1 |
| Total Fat 85.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2068.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.6g | |
| Protein 32.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 965.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1955.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories