Caffeine Free Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with color, this spinach salad is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Sweet mandarin oranges and peppery baby spinach are a natural pairing, and the dry-roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch that makes every bite feel substantial. The homemade dressing is where things really shine — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, and turmeric creates something citrusy, warm, and just a little complex. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. The thinly sliced red onion adds a gentle bite that balances the sweetness of the oranges beautifully, and a handful of torn fresh mint on top takes the whole thing somewhere unexpectedly bright. This is an ideal salad for when you want something light but not boring, and it's easy enough to pull together on a weeknight or dress up for a gathering.
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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
- 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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