Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Spinach Salad with Oranges, Strawberries, and Cinnamon Vinaigrette

I am not a  huge fan of salad at all, but my husband loves it and attempts to have one every day. I tried this recipe for him and he was impressed. I didn't expect him to like it at all so I thought I would share it with all of you. This is a large salad so I stored a little in several containers so Bryan could have it for a few meals. If you want to use this as a main dish, you might try adding some chopped turkey breasts or chicken breasts on top of it.

Spinach Salad with Oranges, Strawberries, and Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Serves 6
Adapted from: http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Salads/Field-Greens-with-Oranges--Strawberries-and-Cinnamon-Vinaigrette.aspx

Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice (we use Trop50, which is half the calories and half the sugar of normal orange juice)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt

1 package of baby spinach leaves (6 ounces)
2 seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 cups strawberry halves
1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces

Directions:
-For the vinaigrette, mix the olive oil, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger together and whisk until blended thoroughly.
-Just before serving, toss the baby spinach with the oranges, strawberries and pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle with the cinnamon vinaigrette.
-Toss salad and serve.

*Tip
-Don't pour the vinaigrette on the whole salad if you plan on having it for several meals. Store the vinaigrette separately so the salad doesn't get all wilted and soggy.

Enjoy! :)

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