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Home » Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}

Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}

July 28, 2015 by Nicole Crocker 4 Comments

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This Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette} is a great combination of sweet and tart flavors for  a perfect Summer evening dinner!  Topped with mandarin oranges, craisins, sliced almonds and goat cheese.  It’s a party in your mouth!

Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}

Last week I came home from work one day and my twenty-one year old son proclaimed, “I’m making dinner tonight!”  I said, “Great!  What are we having?”

He responded, “ Seared Duck Breast with a Cherry Port Wine Sauce, Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette} and for dessert… Peach Mousse with Tequila!”

I would have been happy with hamburgers and hot dogs!  What an amazing treat!

My son has been cooking practically since he could walk so I guess I shouldn’t have been so surprised.  I’ve never been a fan of Duck but let me just say….OMG…It may be the most incredible thing I’ve ever tasted!

The Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette} was so delicious I found myself finishing off the the last of it right out of the serving bowl as I cleaned up.

The Peach Mousse with Tequila was the perfect way to finish off this gourmet meal!  My mouth still waters every time I think about it!

 

Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}

There’s nothing better than a man who can cook.  Don’t tell my son that I admitted this but….He’s actually a better cook than me!

Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}
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Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}

This Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette} is a great combination of sweet and tart flavors for  a perfect Summer evening dinner!  Topped with mandarin oranges, craisins, sliced almonds and goat cheese.  It's a party in your mouth!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
0 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 234kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 3 Cups Baby spinach
  • 3 Cups Baby arugula
  • 4 Ounces Mandarin oranges ,juice drained
  • 1/2 Cup Craisins
  • 1/2 Cup Sliced almonds
  • 1/2 Cup Pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Crumbled goat cheese

For the Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette

  • 1/2 Cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 4 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 teaspoons Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Clove Garlic ,minced
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil

Instructions

For the salad

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach and arugula.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

For the dressing

  • Place all ingredients in a dressing bottle. Shake to mix together.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 21.3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2.1mg

 

The bright and refreshing citrus flavors of this Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette} makes it the perfect Summer Salad!

 

Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette}

 

Here’s some more of my son’s delicious concoctions for you to try!  Just click on the picture for the recipe.

 

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Healthy bites, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables Tagged With: craisins, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, Summer Salad

Comments

  1. heidi says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:04 am

    It looks fabulous and the orange balsamic dressing sounds like it would add something special to the salad.

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      July 30, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Heidi! It was delicious!

      Reply
  2. Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewife says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:35 am

    Yum this looks so good! I love the orange balsamic! I would love if you would stop by and share on my Friday Favorites linkup!

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      July 31, 2015 at 1:36 am

      Thanks Jennie! I’ll stop by.

      Reply
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