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!
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!
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}
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
The bright and refreshing citrus flavors of this Spinach & Arugula Salad {with Orange Balsamic Vinaigarette} makes it the perfect Summer Salad!
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It looks fabulous and the orange balsamic dressing sounds like it would add something special to the salad.
Thanks Heidi! It was delicious!
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!
Thanks Jennie! I’ll stop by.