This spinach salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures with the sweetness of blood oranges, nuttiness of macadamia nuts, and freshness of spinach. It's a refreshing and nutritious salad that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach leaves, blood orange slices, and chopped macadamia nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins, making it a nutritious choice for salads.
Blood oranges are a seasonal fruit with a unique flavor profile that complements the spinach and nuts in this salad.
Macadamia nuts add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the salad, making it more satisfying.