Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Light Summer Nights

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

6 slices prosciutto
2 oranges, zested
2 small oranges, juiced or 1 large orange, juiced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 to 12 ounces pre-washed spinach

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.

In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.

To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.

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Leah Loxahatchee, FL 10-25-2009
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved it. THink that next time we will just slice the prusciutto and warm it, then serve it that way.
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Evelyn Eugene, OR 07-11-2009
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DELICIOUS!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is great. The orange in the vinaigrette makes it bright and fresh and the crispy prosciutto adds a nice crunch!... GREAT RECIPE! Read more
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Dinah L.A., CA 07-08-2009
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Yummy Healthy Green Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was easy and just delicious. I added orange slices for color. I love the prosciutto. A nice salty tasty that goes... great with the tangy dressing. Much better than bacon, which is so rich and fatty.Read more
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Elizabeth Durham, NC 06-06-2009
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Everyone loved this salad.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I served this salad at Christmas dinner last year.. I was a little worried that it wouldn't catch on, but everyone loved it.... I think that the problem a lot of people are having with the dressing can be solved by not using as much because the recipe does make more dressing that there is salad. Try just drizzling a little over the top, tasting and adding more if it's needed.Read more
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Meghan Spartanburg, SC 02-10-2009
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Fantastic salad!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has become one of our favorites! It's easy, light and fresh!
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pattye Maryland Heights, MO 01-27-2009
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Excellent Spinach orange salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have used this recipe many times. I sometimes add to it by adding dried cranberries, or a mixture of T. Marzettis' salad... accents. and I sometimes add sunflower seeds. I dont use the meat, sometimes I use bacon. I highly reccomend this recipe.Read more