Spinach & walnut salad
Tantalize your taste buds with our Spinach & Walnut Salad featuring a zesty orange dressing! This delightful dish combines fresh spinach, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of honey and cinnamon for a nutritious and flavorful experience. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Cook time 5 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cup walnuts1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp honey
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
4 cups spinach
This Spinach & Walnut Salad is a delightful blend of fresh spinach, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy orange dressing. It's a nutritious, delicious, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner.
Instructions:
- Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the walnuts and toast for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Remove the walnuts from the skillet and let them cool on a plate.
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, and cinnamon.
- Whisk the ingredients together until they are well blended and emulsified. This forms your dressing.
- Place the fresh spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Once cooled, roughly chop the toasted walnuts and add them to the spinach.
- Drizzle the dressing over the spinach and walnuts.
- Gently toss the salad to ensure that the spinach leaves and walnuts are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Enjoy your fresh and vibrant Spinach & Walnut Salad!
Tips:
- Toasting the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes can enhance their flavor and add extra crunch.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the dressing if possible, as it will provide a fresher and more vibrant taste.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can add a little more honey to suit your taste.
- Mix the dressing thoroughly until it's well-combined before tossing it with the spinach to ensure even coating.
- For added variety, consider adding some fresh orange segments, crumbled feta cheese, or dried cranberries to the salad.
Your Spinach & Walnut Salad is now ready to be served! This nutritious and flavorful salad can be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to your favorite main dishes. Enjoy the perfect balance of fresh spinach, crunchy walnuts, and a zesty dressing.
Nutrition per serving
8 ServingsCalories 110kcal
Protein 2.81g
Carbohydrates 5g
Fiber 1.47g
Sugar 2.64g
Fat 18g
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