Sweet Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

Name: Sweet Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

A refreshing citrus dressing accents the salad for my popular menu. I often toss in some meslun lettuce with the spinach and add apples for variety. —Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

Ingredients

3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 318 calories, 25g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dress in Taste of Home April/May 2006

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newrecipejunkie

Feb 22, 2015

I brought this to a soup and salad potluck and it was a hit! Obviously, the recipe is for the dressing and it was so creamy, sweet and tangy. The hostess asked if she could keep the leftovers. I will definitely make this again...this time for my family.
s_pants

Sep 18, 2014

i made this back in 2007 and rated it "very good!"
katlaydee3

Mar 24, 2014

Delicious and fresh tasting. Everyone loved this salad.
Kools01

Nov 15, 2012

Very easy and refreshing salad.
joandel

May 21, 2012

We've been having this one again this year with our baby spinach. Great recipe and dressing keeps for a while.
BrendainPa

Apr 19, 2011

Wow, I can't believe no one else has rated this! It's delicious, and very easy to prepare in advance for a special meal. I did leave out the almonds since my kids don't like them.