Orange Hazelnut Spinach Salad Food

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Parsley Dressing: Combine ingredients in non-reactive small bowl and using an immersion blender, puree until smooth. Best that salad dressing be prepared at least 1 hour in advance to allow to marinate.
• Carmelized Hazelnuts: In cast iron skillet over medium heat slowly melt 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix hazelnuts, covering well with sugar. Cook until light amber color. Set aside to cool on parchment paper before use.
• Salad: In large salad bowl, toss greens, onions, celery and Mandarin oranges with parsley dressing. Sprinkle with the caramelized hazelnuts.

BEETROOT, ORANGE & HAZELNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the beans in boiling water for 2 mins, drain and run under cool water until cold, then drain well - they should still have a nice crunch. Using a sharp knife, remove the peel, then segment the oranges. Squeeze the juice from the pith into a small jam jar.
• Layer the orange segments, beetroot, beans, hazelnuts and finally the spinach into a large plastic food container ready for the picnic - this way the spinach won't go soggy.
• Add the remaining ingredients for the dressing to the jam jar with some seasoning, seal and pack into your salad box. When you're ready to serve, toss the salad and dressing together.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
• In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
• To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.

ORANGE HAZELNUT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Wash spinach well. Drain.
• I use Mandarin oranges in a can. Drain.
• In a large bowl, toss together spinach and oranges.
• In a medium bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika. Pour.
• over the spinach and oranges. Toss to coat.
• Chop hazelnuts and sprinkle over the top and serve.

TOASTED HAZELNUT SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook shallots, stirring, until golden brown. Stir in cranberries, 3 tablespoons vinegar, water, and sugar and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, until syrupy, about 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
• In a small skillet heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook hazelnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to a plate and cool.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard and remaining tablespoon vinegar with salt and pepper to taste. In a stream whisk in hazelnut oil and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified.
• In a large bowl toss greens with just enough dressing to coat and divide among 6 plates. Sprinkle salads with cranberry mixture and hazelnuts. Serve salad with soup as a main course or align as a first course.

KALE, BLOOD ORANGE, AND HAZELNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine kale, oranges, and hazelnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar, oil, and reserved orange juice; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash spinach thoroughly and allow to dry (use a salad spinner, if you have one).
• Combine spinach, orange sections, and sliced onion in a large salad bowl, tossing well.
• Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture; toss gently.

SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Toast walnuts on a small baking sheetfor 6- 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Slice red onion; cut slices in half and separate rings.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Combine spinach, oranges and red onion in a large bowl.
• Toss with dressing and season to taste with salt and ground pepper.
• Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.