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orange raspberry spinach salad with orange poppyseed dressing

Orange Raspberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

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Delicious and healthy orange raspberry spinach salad with candied pistachios and an orange poppy seed dressing!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad

Ingredients
  

Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 3 cara cara oranges juiced- will give you almost 3/4 cup of juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon diced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Candied pistachios

  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Salad

  • 4 cups spinach or any dark green lettuce/spring mix you prefer
  • 12 ounces fresh raspberries
  • 5-6 mandarin oranges peeled and pulled apart into sections
  • 1/2 cup candied pistachios more if you feel like it! You could definitely substitute a different kind of nut like almonds or pecans if desired.
  • Toppings-mozzarella cheese sunflower seeds

Instructions
 

Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

  • Place all ingredients except olive oil in food processor and pulse until smooth. Slowly add in olive oil and process until combined. Transfer dressing to bowl and stir in poppy seeds.

Candied Pistachios

  • Combine ingredients in non stick skillet and stir constantly over medium heat. Remove from heat after 4-5 minutes or once nuts are evenly coated.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread pistachios out evenly. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Salad

  • Combine spinach, raspberries, orange slices, and pistachios in a medium-large serving bowl. Toss and mix in salad dressing. Garnish with cheese and/or sunflower seeds.
  • Make ahead- Add spinach to a medium-large serving bowl. Add fresh raspberries, mandarin orange slices, and candied pistachios on top. Store in refrigerator up to 1 day. Add salad dressing just before serving. Optional: top with mozzarella cheese and sunflower seeds

Notes

Add salad dressing just before serving for best results. If not planning to use the entire salad, store unused portion in refrigerator without dressing and add just prior to serving.
*May substitute navel oranges for cara cara oranges.
I did not include the dressing in the nutrition facts label because you will have a lot leftover. Orange poppyseed dressing makes 1 1/4 cups.