Nutmeg Free Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, citrusy, and satisfying, this spinach salad is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Juicy mandarin oranges bring natural sweetness, while dry-roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch and the thinly sliced red onion gives every bite a little bite. The homemade dressing is where the magic really happens — olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, and turmeric create a vibrant, golden vinaigrette that's warm and tangy all at once. Many store-bought dressings and spice blends sneak in unexpected seasonings, so making your own from scratch here means you stay in complete control of every ingredient. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top is optional, but it adds a cool, herby finish that takes the whole bowl to another level. Toss it right before serving so the spinach stays crisp and the dressing coats everything evenly.
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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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