Dairy 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. Juicy mandarin oranges bring natural sweetness, while dry-roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch that makes every bite feel substantial. The homemade dressing is where things really shine — olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric create a vibrant, citrusy vinaigrette that's completely free of dairy without any substitutions needed. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little sharpness to balance the sweetness, and a handful of torn fresh mint lifts the whole bowl with an herby finish. Because the dressing is whisked together from scratch, you never have to worry about hidden dairy lurking in a bottled option. It's an ideal choice for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or any time you need something that feels special but takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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