How to Make Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of bright, tangy citrus and warm, spicy cinnamon that just works. And when you add it to a bed of fresh, crisp spinach, you have a winning salad that's sure to become a new favorite.

This Citrus and Cinnamon Spinach Salad is not only incredibly delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you can have a refreshing and satisfying salad that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • Whisk vegetable oil into dressing mixture slowly.
  • Place spinach, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, and grapefruit into a bowl and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 394mg