Spinach Salad With Mandarin Oranges Jicama Food

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes. Spread on foil to cool completely., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Whisk egg into dressing; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until dressing thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Combine spinach, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, almonds, bacon, red onion rings, and croutons in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Arrange spinach leaves on a large platter or individual salad plates. Top with mandarin sections and chopped red onion. Whisk together marmalade and vinegar. Stream oil into dressing while continuing to whisk.
• When you are ready to serve, pour the dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and segment the oranges with a paring knife (see page 52). Squeeze the empty membranes over a large bowl to release the juices.
• Whisk the chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, the olive oil and lime juice into the orange juice. Toss in the orange segments and jicama. Before serving, add the scallions, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place 2 cups of spinach on each of 4 plates.
• Arrange 1/2 cup mushrooms and 1/3 cup oranges over spinach.
• Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons nuts.
• Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
• Or place ingredients, except vinaigrette, in a bowl, lightly toss and just before serving, drizzle with dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, honey, and mustard. Slowly whisk in the oil until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• On a large platter arrange the spinach with all the toppings on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Lightly season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

SPINACH-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk fresh orange juice, Sherry wine vinegar, honey, fresh lime juice and chili powder in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine remaining ingredients in another large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat lightly.

SWEET SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled., On salad plates, arrange the spinach, mandarin oranges and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

MANDARIN ORANGE JICAMA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Add jicama chunks and mandarin orange sections in glass bowl.
• Lightly toss.
• Sprinkle lime zest over the tossed fruit.
• Drizzle the dressing over the top. Do not stir.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Chill at least 2 hours.
• Note: Finish zesting the lime and freeze in a little packet. Roll the zested lime around on the countertop with slight pressure as you roll. Cut open and squeeze the juice and pulp. Freeze for later use.

ASIAN SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
• Cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half. Add spinach to dressing; toss to coat. Add avocado and orange; toss gently.

SWEET AND SOUR SPINACH JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk sugar, olive oil, vinegar, onion juice, mustard, salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Mix spinach, jicama, onion, bacon bits, sesame seeds, and pine nuts in a large bowl.
• Pour olive oil dressing over the salad; toss to combine.