Winter Salad with Orange & Vanilla Balsamic Vinaigrette
There are lots of ways to get your greens in the spring and summer, but it's a little harder to make a seasonally-appropriate salad in the winter! When you combine our Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar with our Orange Olive Oil, you get a sweet, citrus-filled vinaigrette. Top it with winter fruit, creamy goat cheese, crunchy nuts, and dried cranberries for a flavorful side salad or light lunch. Add chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, or wild rice for a heartier meal.
Serves 2-4.
Ingredients
For vinaigrette:
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1 tablespoon Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar
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2 tablespoons Orange Olive Oil (can also use Persian Lime, Lemon, or your favorite Single Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
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salt and pepper to taste
For salad:
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4 cups baby spinach
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1/4 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup sliced roasted almonds
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1 orange, peeled and cut into segments or cut into supremes
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1 pear, sliced
Instructions
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Combine the Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar, Orange Olive Oil, salt and pepper in a small jar. Shake vigorously to combine.
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Place the spinach in a large bowl and drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens. Toss gently to coat the spinach.
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Plate the greens and top them with the goat cheese, cranberries, almonds, orange segments, and pear slices.
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Serve with additional pepper, if needed.