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Zesty Citrus Spinach Delight Salad
Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for a vibrant Spinach and Watercress Salad that will surely brighten up your table with its fresh flavors and zesty dressing. 🥗
SPINACH and WATERCRESS SALAD
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 oz | Fresh spinach |
| 2 oz | Watercress |
| 2 | Oranges |
| 1 tsp | Orange zest |
| 3 tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 tbsp | Raspberry vinegar |
| 1 tbsp | Dijon mustard |
| 1 tbsp | Granulated sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Fresh ground black pepper |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Wash the fresh spinach and watercress thoroughly.
- Remove any tough stems and discard them.
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Chilling:
- Place the washed spinach and watercress in a large bowl.
- Add 2 trays of ice cubes to the bowl.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes.
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Preparing the Oranges:
- While the greens are chilling, prepare the oranges.
- Finely grate the zest from one orange.
- Peel both oranges, removing the skin and any white pith.
- Slice the oranges thinly across the grain and then cut each slice in half.
- Remove and discard any seeds from the orange slices.
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Assembling the Salad:
- Once the greens are chilled, remove the bowl from the refrigerator.
- Discard the ice cubes and drain any excess water from the bowl.
- Tear the spinach leaves into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- Add both the torn spinach and watercress to a large salad bowl.
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Making the Dressing:
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, raspberry vinegar, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
- Continue whisking until all the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.
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Tossing the Salad:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the spinach and watercress in the salad bowl.
- Gently toss the salad ingredients together, ensuring that the dressing evenly coats the greens.
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Serving:
- Garnish the salad with the grated orange zest.
- Arrange the orange slices on top of the salad for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or a light main course.
This Spinach and Watercress Salad offers a delightful balance of flavors, with the sweetness of oranges complementing the peppery watercress and earthy spinach. The zesty dressing brings everything together, adding a burst of freshness to each bite. Enjoy this salad as a healthy addition to any meal or as a light and satisfying lunch option. 🌿🍊
