Low Iodine Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, citrusy, and packed with texture, this spinach salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. Juicy mandarin oranges bring natural sweetness, while dry-roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch and thinly sliced red onion gives it a little bite. 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 vibrant and layered without relying on any packaged sauces or seasoning blends that could sneak in unwanted ingredients. That matters a lot when you're navigating a low-iodine approach, since bottled dressings and processed toppings are common hidden sources of concern. Every component here is whole, fresh, and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going into your bowl. A handful of torn mint leaves stirred in at the end adds an herby lift that takes the whole thing from simple to genuinely special. Toss it right before serving and it's ready to go.
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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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