Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

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This is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress guests. It's not your ordinary spinach salad.

Submitted by Suzanne S

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

Dressing:

½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten

Salad:

1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ red onion, sliced and separated into rings (Optional)
¼ cup croutons, or as desired (Optional)

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194	Calories
7g	Fat
30g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 278mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 5g	10%
Vitamin C 38mg	42%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 527mg	11%

* 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.

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