Time 30m Yield 16 servings (1 cup each). Number Of Ingredients 17 Steps:
In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over low heat. Add almonds and stir to coat. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread onto a greased sheet of foil; break apart if necessary., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, red onion, bacon and oranges. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugared almonds. Serve immediately.
Time 15m Yield 6 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Wash spinach thoroughly and allow to dry (use a salad spinner, if you have one). Combine spinach, orange sections, and sliced onion in a large salad bowl, tossing well. Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture; toss gently.
Time 30m Yield 4 to 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator. In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator. To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.
Time 20m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:
Arrange spinach on serving platter or individual serving plates. Peel off eight 2 1/2x2-inch strips of orange peel with vegetable peeler, being careful to remove only orange part. Cut strips lengthwise into thin slivers. Cut remaining peel and white pith from oranges with sharp knife. Remove segments of orange by cutting between membranes, catching juice in small bowl; set orange segments aside. Squeeze membranes of oranges into bowl to remove all of juice; if necessary, add orange juice to make 1/2 cup. Beat in honey, vinegar, oil and salt with wire whisk. Place onion slices in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with orange juice mixture. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or just until edges begin to darken. Arrange orange segments on spinach. Separate onion slices into rings; scatter over oranges. Drizzle with remaining orange juice mixture; garnish with strips of orange peel.
Time 30m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces. Separate oranges into individual wedges. Cut each wedge into thirds. Combine bacon, oranges, spinach, red onion, and pine nuts in a large bowl; toss lightly. Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing. Drizzle some dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Time 15m Yield 4-6 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing). Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps:
In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, oranges, mushrooms and bacon; set aside. , In a blender, combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady steam. Serve with salad.
Time 21m Yield 6-8 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Preheat oven to 350. Toast walnuts on a small baking sheetfor 6- 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Slice red onion; cut slices in half and separate rings. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Combine spinach, oranges and red onion in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season to taste with salt and ground pepper. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.
Time 20m Yield 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 26 Steps:
Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely. With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve. Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately. Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely. With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve. Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
Time 5m Yield 2 servings Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Tear spinach coarsely and place in large bowl. Wash mushrooms and trim stem ends. Slice mushrooms. Add them with the water chestnuts and the orange to the spinach. Whisk remaining ingredients together and toss with salad just before serving.
Time 20m Yield 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:
If the spinach is not sold rinsed and dried, rinse it well and dry it. And if the spinach is not very young, with small leaves, remove the stems. Put the spinach in a bowl. Beat the lime juice and mustard together. Beat in the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Peel the oranges and, using a sharp knife, cut away all the white pith. Divide into segments and put in a bowl. Cut the avocado into quarters and remove the pit. Cut the flesh from the skin and slice it. Add the slices to the bowl with the orange segments. Add the onion slices and toss with half the dressing. To serve, toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Arrange the oranges, avocado and onion on top.
Yield Makes 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Whisk first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. (Dressing and oranges can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Rewhisk dressing before using.) Combine spinach, half of almonds, and all orange segments in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 6 plates. Sprinkle with almonds.
Time 15m Yield 8 servings Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Remove 1 Tbsp. zest from 1 orange; reserve for later use. Peel, then slice all oranges. Combine spinach, orange slices, avocados, onions, jicama and nuts in large bowl. Mix reserved orange zest and remaining ingredients until blended. Add to spinach mixture; mix lightly.
Time 1h30m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps:
Mix vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Whisk egg into dressing; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until dressing thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Combine spinach, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, almonds, bacon, red onion rings, and croutons in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.
Yield Serves 8 Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
Whisk fresh orange juice, Sherry wine vinegar, honey, fresh lime juice and chili powder in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients in another large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat lightly.
