Fresh Spinach, Orange and Red Onion Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Fresh Spinach, Orange and Red Onion Salad
20 min.
8
127kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing salad that’s perfect for any occasion? Our Fresh Spinach, Orange, and Red Onion Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish is not only healthy but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack.

The star of this salad is the fresh spinach, which provides a nutrient-packed base, complemented by the sweet and tangy burst of juicy oranges. The addition of red onion adds a subtle crunch and a hint of sharpness, while the homemade orange juice dressing, infused with honey and raspberry vinegar, ties everything together beautifully. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a stunning dish that looks as good as it tastes.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings or family meals. Each serving is only 127 calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your lunch, this Fresh Spinach, Orange, and Red Onion Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!

Ingredients

  • cups pkt spinach fresh washed (from 10-ounce bag)
  • medium cranberry-orange relish seedless
  • serving orange juice 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • tablespoons raspberry vinegar 
  • tablespoons soybean oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • medium onion red cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • knife
  • whisk
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Arrange spinach on serving platter or individual serving plates.
  2. Peel off eight 2 1/2x2-inch strips of orange peel with vegetable peeler, being careful to remove only orange part.
  3. Cut strips lengthwise into thin slivers.
  4. Cut remaining peel and white pith from oranges with sharp knife.
  5. Remove segments of orange by cutting between membranes, catching juice in small bowl; set orange segments aside. Squeeze membranes of oranges into bowl to remove all of juice; if necessary, add orange juice to make 1/2 cup. Beat in honey, vinegar, oil and salt with wire whisk.
  6. Place onion slices in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with orange juice mixture. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or just until edges begin to darken.
  7. Arrange orange segments on spinach. Separate onion slices into rings; scatter over oranges.
  8. Drizzle with remaining orange juice mixture; garnish with strips of orange peel.

Nutrition Facts

Calories127kcal
Protein5.34%
Fat24.14%
Carbs70.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.72
Glycemic Load
10.25
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.123913189639%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
20.39mg
Naringenin
10.49mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
2.09mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
4.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:126.92kcal
6.35%
Fat:3.65g
5.62%
Saturated Fat:0.56g
3.49%
Carbohydrates:24g
8%
Net Carbohydrates:21.47g
7.81%
Sugar:20.24g
22.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:170.65mg
7.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.82g
3.63%
Vitamin K:151.23µg
144.03%
Vitamin C:54.99mg
66.65%
Vitamin A:3003.25IU
60.06%
Folate:87.12µg
21.78%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.59%
Potassium:360.01mg
10.29%
Fiber:2.54g
10.15%
Magnesium:34.53mg
8.63%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.06%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.78%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.31%
Calcium:62.73mg
6.27%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.79%
Iron:1.02mg
5.68%
Copper:0.09mg
4.44%
Phosphorus:32.49mg
3.25%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.6%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.5%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.82%
Selenium:0.84µg
1.2%