Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh spinach; 3 large navel oranges; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 1 tablespoon six year old balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil; 2 teaspoons liquid honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

10 ounces fresh spinach
3 large navel oranges
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon six year old balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds

1
Wash spinach well and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Trim stems from spinach and discard.
3
Tear spinach leaves into bite size pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
4
Add sliced red onion.
5
Zest 1 orange and set aside.
6
Squeeze juice into a 2 cup measure to make about 1/3 of orange juice.
7
Add zest to juice and mix well.
8
Whisk in raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, honey, ginger, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
9
Remove rind and white membrane from the remaining 2 oranges and discard.
10
Holding each orange over the measuring cup to catch the juices, section by cutting between membranes and add orange sections to the spinach.
11
Drizzle dressing ovr salad, tossing gently to coat.
12
Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces fresh spinach, 3 large navel oranges, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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