Spinach Salad In Orange Dressing With Pine Nuts Recipes

SPINACH SALAD IN ORANGE DRESSING WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Peel the oranges and remove the white pith.
• Over a bowl positioned to catch the juice, separate the segments of each orange from the membrane with a sharp knife, discarding the seeds, and set them aside.
• Squeeze the residual juice from the membranes into the bowl and reserve.
• Combine the spinach and watercress in a mixing bowl.
• Put the pine nuts in a small saute pan and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are golden brown.
• Transfer the pine nuts to a small bowl.
• Put the shallots, garlic, vinegars, and reserved orange juice into the saute pan.
• Bring to a boil over low heat.
• Stir in the black pepper, then pour the dressing over the spinach and watercress.
• Toss to coat.
• Arrange the mixture on salad plates, spoon orange segments atop each, and garnish with the pine nuts and, if you like, orange wheels.

SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Puree 1/2 cup pine nuts in processor; add egg, shallot and lemon juice and puree.
• Gradually add oil and vinegar alternately through feed tube and blend until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Salad:.
• Toss spinach and basil in large bowl .
• Thin dressing with water if desired and spoon enough dressing over greens to season to taste and toss.
• Divide greens among plates, top with cheese and remaining pine nuts and serve.

SPINACH ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
• Separate oranges into individual wedges. Cut each wedge into thirds.
• Combine bacon, oranges, spinach, red onion, and pine nuts in a large bowl; toss lightly.
• Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing.
• Drizzle some dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.