Oranges, Caramelized Red Onions and Spinach with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Oranges, Caramelized Red Onions and Spinach with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters ounces (about baby spinach; 59 milliliters balsamic vinegar, best quality (recommended: Fini or Colavita); 177 milliliters extra virgin olive oil, best quality (recommended: Lucini or Colavita); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 4 navel oranges; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/8-inch thick rounds (try to keep the rounds intact); 0 teaspoons salt

Oranges, Caramelized Red Onions and Spinach with Balsamic Vinaigrette might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 462 calories, 3g of protein, and 41g of fat. This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe serves 4. If you have baby spinach, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Set oven rack 5-6 inches from top and preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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Aluminum Foil

Baking Sheet

Oven

Make vinaigrette by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Vinaigrette

Olive Oil

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Salt

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Bowl

Dip onions into vinaigrette, being careful to keep rounds intact, and lay in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Broil until soft and caramelized, 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to assemble salad.

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Vinaigrette

Onion

Dip

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Baking Sheet

Peel oranges with a sharp knife, carefully removing all of the white membrane. Slice into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, remove any seeds, and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Orange

Seeds

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Baking Pan

Knife

Pour vinaigrette over top and let oranges marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to several hours.

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Vinaigrette

Orange

To assemble salad, place spinach on large platter or individual plates. Scatter caramelized onions over spinach, and then place marinated oranges on top. Spoon any remaining vinaigrette, little by little, over oranges until salad is adequately dressed.

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Caramelized Onions

Vinaigrette

Orange

Spinach