Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad

Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad

A fresh and fantastic spinach and grapefruit salad with a unique taste!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 (11 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Dressing

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup raspberry-flavored vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1
Place orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon in a saucepan and simmer until it reduces by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Whisk vegetable oil into dressing mixture slowly.

Step 3
Place spinach, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, and grapefruit into a bowl and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note:

You can use fig-flavored vinegar instead of raspberry, and crumbled blue cheese instead of feta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

393
Calories
31g
Fat
28g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 393
% Daily Value *
Total Fat31g 40%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol14mg 5%
Sodium213mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate28g 10%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars24g
Protein4g
Vitamin C55mg 274%
Calcium141mg 11%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium394mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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