Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing Recipe

Name: Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound fresh baby spinach, rinsed well, dried and stems removed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can hearts of palm, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rings; 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented; 1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh baby spinach, rinsed well, dried and stems removed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can hearts of palm, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rings
2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

1
In a bowl whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice and oil.
2
Add the shallots, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
3
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach and hearts of palm.
4
Toss with the dressing to taste, and divide the greens among 6 salad plates.
5
Decoratively arrange the orange segments on each salad, and top with the toasted pine nuts.
6
Drizzle additional dressing, if desired.
7
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing

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