sweet spinach salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Bren Torres Blanco
Patchogue, NY

I LOVE this salad. I have served it to friends and family and have gotten them HOOKED. It is so refreshing.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For sweet spinach salad

  • 1 c
    baby spinach - washed
  • 1 c
    romaine lettuce leaves - washed and chopped
  • 1 c
    mandarin oranges - (or small orange slices)
  • 1
    handful of sugar snap peas - tips trimmed
  • 1/2 c
    green grapes - cut in halves
  • 1/2 c
    almonds - chopped
  • 3/4 c
    dried cranberries - (or craisins)
  • 1 Tbsp
    cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 c
    juice from 1 orange
  • 3 Tbsp
    juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp
    raw bee honey with pollen

How To Make sweet spinach salad

  • 1
    In a small bowl mix the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. You will need to mix it with a spoon well to help break down the honey. Set the bowl aside.
  • 2
    In a large salad bowl toss the remaining ingredients. Drizzle the dressing on top, toss again, cover then let it sit in the fridge for a half hour before serving.
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