Macadamia Free Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
This vibrant salad is a study in contrasts — tender baby spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy dry-roasted almonds, and paper-thin slices of red onion all come together in one gorgeous bowl. The real star is the homemade dressing, a bright blend of fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric that gives everything a warm, golden glow. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a bowl, making it an effortless choice for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution. Because every ingredient is straightforward and whole, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no mystery oils, no hidden nut blends, just clean, recognizable flavors. The almonds deliver all the satisfying crunch and richness you want from a salad topper, and torn fresh mint leaves at the end add an optional but genuinely lovely finishing touch. Serve it immediately after tossing so the spinach stays crisp and the dressing stays bright.
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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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