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Curried Spinach Salad with Fruit and Nuts

The ingredients may be unusual for a salad but they play together beautifully for a flavorful and delicious salad.
Recipe adapted from Cooks.com
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: Curried Spinach Salad, Curried Vinaigrette, Spiced Salad, Spinach Salad, Spinach Salad with Fruit
Servings: 6
Calories: 505kcal
Author: Jurga

Ingredients

Salad

  • 5 ounces fresh spinach, or any mixed greens of your choice
  • 1 small head romaine lettuce, cut or torn into small pieces.
  • 3 tangerines or fresh Mandarins, peeled and divided into small segments
  • 1 cup seedless black or red grapes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed
  • 6 ounces chopped pecans or toasted slivered almonds, I like Trader Joe's Candied Pecans

Dressing

  • ½ cup salad oil
  • cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons minced chives
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions

  • Toss together spinach, lettuce, tangerines, and grapes in a salad bowl.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake well.
  • Add about one-third of the dressing to the lettuce mixture and toss. Continue adding dressing a bit at a time until you have the greens coated to your liking.
  • Garnish with avocado and nuts.

Notes

Gr8 Tips:
  • Pair this salad with grilled chicken or grilled shrimp for a beautiful presentation and complete meal.
  • Canned mandarin oranges, chilled and drained, can be used instead of fresh oranges.
Gr8 Make Ahead Tip:
  • Make the dressing a day in advance and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and shake to combine before dressing the salad.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 11744IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg
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