Spinach, Blood Orange And Macadamia Nut Salad

Name: Spinach, Blood Orange And Macadamia Nut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts; 4 blood oranges (if unavailable, you can use regular oranges); 5 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, stemmed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces; 1 cup cooked corn; Dressing; 1/2 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons hazelnut oil; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh blood orange juice, reserved from sectioning fruit

Servings: persons

Salad
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
4 blood oranges (if unavailable, you can use regular oranges)
5 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, stemmed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup cooked corn
Dressing
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1 -2 tablespoon fresh blood orange juice, reserved from sectioning fruit

1
In a small dry skillet, toast macadamia nuts over medium heat until light golden brown and fragrent, about 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
2
Peel and section oranges over bowl to catch juices.
3
Cut segments into 1/2-inch dice.
4
Reserve juice for dressing.
5
In large bowl, combine toasted nuts, orange, spinach and corn.
6
Make dressing: In small bowl, combine garlic, mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
7
With fork, mash to smooth paste.
8
Add vinegar and whisk until smooth.
9
Whisk in oil in thin stream until dressing had thickened.
10
Whisk in reserved orange juice.
11
Correct seasoning, adding salt or orange juice to taste.
12
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss until spinach is lightly coated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, 4 blood oranges (if unavailable, you can use regular oranges), 5 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, stemmed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Spinach, Blood Orange And Macadamia Nut Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!