Spicy Mandarin Spinach Salad

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Between the sweetness of the mandarin oranges and the cayenne-spiced pecans, flavor explodes in each bite of this salad. Top it off with Chinese five spice mustard dressing to really make your taste buds happy.

Submitted by MissaLissa
Updated on March 6, 2024
spinach salad with mandarin oranges and pecans
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon Dusseldorf-style German mustard

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup pecan halves

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves

  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine reserved liquid from mandarin oranges, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, cloves, and Chinese five-spice powder in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal jar and shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir pecans and sugar into the butter; let simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the pecans with rosemary and cayenne pepper; continue cooking another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain pecans on a plate lined with paper towels.

  3. Toss spinach leaves and green onion together in a large mixing bowl; top with mandarin oranges and pecans. Drizzle dressing over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373 Calories
35g Fat
14g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 39mg 44%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 388mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.