Anti Inflammatory Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
This vibrant salad is a powerhouse of color and flavor — sweet mandarin oranges, crisp baby spinach, crunchy dry-roasted almonds, and paper-thin red onion all coming together in one gorgeous bowl. What makes it genuinely exciting is the dressing: a bright blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and turmeric that tastes like something from a restaurant but takes about two minutes to whisk together. Ginger and turmeric are two of the most well-regarded ingredients in an anti-inflammatory kitchen, and here they pull double duty — adding warm, earthy depth while doing the good work your body appreciates. The olive oil base helps everything emulsify beautifully and keeps the dressing clinging to every leaf. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top is optional, but it adds a cool, herby lift that really elevates the whole dish. This comes together in just three steps and serves four, making it an effortless weeknight side or a lunch you'll actually look forward to. It's the kind of salad that converts people who think salads are boring.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 2 cans (11 oz each) mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup dry-roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
Add the baby spinach, drained mandarin oranges, chopped almonds, and sliced red onion to a large salad bowl.
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