Lupin Free Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with texture, this spinach salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. Sweet mandarin oranges play beautifully against the peppery baby spinach, while dry-roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch in every bite. The homemade dressing is where things really shine — a citrusy blend of fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hint of ginger and turmeric that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Because everything here is made from whole, straightforward ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in it or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought dressings. Lupin, a legume increasingly found in packaged foods and pre-made sauces, simply has no place in this clean, produce-forward lineup. A scatter of torn fresh mint over the top is optional but genuinely worth it — it lifts the whole bowl and makes it feel a little special. Toss it together right before serving and enjoy it while the spinach is still crisp and the dressing is fresh.
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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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