Sunflower Orange Spinach Salad

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3

Healthy and Delicious Sunflower Orange Spinach Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 cups fresh spinach , lightly packed
	1/2 cup sunflower seeds , roasted ( or roasted nuts of your choice )
	1/4 cup dried cranberries ( orange flavoured are nice )
	2 medium oranges , peeled
	1 medium orange , juice of
	salt
	pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

266

Sugar

17g

Fat

14g

Sunflower Orange Spinach Salad is a refreshing salad that is perfect for consuming fresh vegetables and fruits in a delicious way. This salad is an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins that help maintain a healthy body. Loaded with fresh spinach, roasted sunflower seeds, and oranges, this salad is a perfect choice for healthy eating. You can also add nuts of your choice instead of sunflower seeds and orange-flavored cranberries to enhance the taste and nutritional value. This salad is ideal for people who are health-conscious and want to consume food that is beneficial for their health and wellness.

Instructions

1.	Rinse and chop the spinach into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
2.	Add the roasted sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and peeled oranges to the bowl.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the juice of one orange, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
4.	Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all of the ingredients.

PROS

This salad is a healthy and delicious way to get in your daily dose of greens and vitamin C.

The recipe is easy to prepare and can be a quick and satisfying meal on its own or as a side dish.

CONS

As with any salad, it may not fill you up as much as a heavier meal.

Be sure to use fresh and high-quality ingredients for the best taste and health benefits.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with health benefits including high amounts of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
The spinach in this recipe is a great source of iron and spinach has been linked to improving eyesight and reducing inflammation.
Oranges are high in vitamin C and other nutrients that are good for the immune system, and sunflower seeds are a potent source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and minerals such as zinc and magnesium.