Celery Free Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, juicy, and just a little bit unexpected, this spinach salad hits every note you want from a crowd-pleasing bowl — sweet citrus, crunchy nuts, and a punchy homemade dressing that ties it all together. The mandarin oranges bring a burst of natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the peppery baby spinach and the toasty bite of dry-roasted almonds. What makes this one especially easy to trust is that every single ingredient is straightforward and whole — no hidden fillers, no processed sauces, nothing that tends to sneak in unwanted allergens. The dressing is whisked together in minutes from olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, and turmeric, giving you a vibrant, slightly warm flavor that feels way more special than the effort involved. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little sharpness, and a handful of torn fresh mint at the end lifts the whole thing into something genuinely refreshing. It comes together in one large bowl with almost no prep, making it perfect for a quick weeknight side or a dish you actually want to bring to a gathering. Toss it right before serving so the spinach stays crisp and the dressing coats every leaf perfectly.
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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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