Eggless Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
This vibrant salad is a serious crowd-pleaser — tender baby spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy dry-roasted almonds, and paper-thin red onion all come together in one bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The real star is the homemade dressing, a bright citrus vinaigrette built from fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hint of ginger and turmeric that gives it a warm, golden depth you just can't get from a bottle. Because the dressing is whisked together from pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about hidden ingredients — everything in the bowl is exactly what you put there. Salads like this can sometimes feel like an afterthought, but the combination of sweet citrus, savory nuts, and that zippy dressing makes it substantial enough to stand on its own as a light lunch. A handful of torn fresh mint scattered over the top right before serving adds a cool, herby finish that ties everything together beautifully. It comes together in minutes and requires no cooking whatsoever, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need something fresh and impressive without much effort.
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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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