Gut Friendly Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with ingredients that genuinely support a happy digestive system, this salad is the kind of meal that feels as good as it tastes. Baby spinach brings a gentle iron-rich base, while juicy mandarin oranges add natural sweetness and a hit of vitamin C that helps your body absorb all that goodness. The homemade dressing is where things get really interesting — fresh ginger and ground turmeric are both celebrated for their gut-soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, and apple cider vinegar adds a tangy depth that also supports healthy digestion. Dry-roasted almonds give every bite a satisfying crunch along with healthy fats and fiber, while thinly sliced red onion brings a mild prebiotic punch. Everything comes together in minutes: whisk the dressing, toss it all in a bowl, and you're done. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top is optional but highly recommended — it adds a cool, bright finish that makes the whole salad feel like something you'd order at a restaurant. This is the rare dish where eating for your gut and eating for pure pleasure are exactly the same thing.
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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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