Citrus Spinach Salad
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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This simple green salad is the perfect partner for meals throughout the year. Every bite is bursting with spinach, raisins and oranges.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Salads
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 6 cups torn fresh spinach
- 3 medium naval oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup julienned red onion
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, orange peel, tarragon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, avocado, raisins, and onion. Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.