Mediterranean Diet Friendly Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with ingredients that feel genuinely good for you, this salad is the kind of dish that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Baby spinach forms the leafy base, layered with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy dry-roasted almonds, and paper-thin slices of red onion for a combination that hits every texture and flavor note at once. The homemade dressing is where things get really interesting — extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric come together into something vibrant and slightly exotic without requiring any special technique. Olive oil and fresh produce are cornerstones of Mediterranean-style eating, and this recipe leans into both with zero compromise on flavor. Torn mint leaves scattered over the top before serving add a cool, herbal finish that ties the whole bowl together beautifully. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a toss, making it an effortless choice for a weeknight side or a light lunch that still feels a little special.
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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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