Pregnancy Friendly Spinach Mandarin Almond Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with nutrients that matter most during pregnancy, this salad is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while quietly doing a lot of good. Baby spinach brings a hefty dose of folate, and the sweet burst of mandarin oranges makes every bite feel like a treat rather than a health obligation. The citrus-forward dressing — built on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, and apple cider vinegar — is whisked together in minutes and skips any store-bought shortcuts that might carry hidden additives or preservatives you'd rather avoid. A touch of fresh ginger and turmeric adds gentle warmth and anti-inflammatory benefits without overpowering the bright, fruity base. Dry-roasted almonds toss in satisfying crunch along with healthy fats and a little protein, while thinly sliced red onion keeps things lively. Torn mint leaves scattered over the top are optional, but they lift the whole bowl into something that genuinely looks as good as it tastes. This one comes together in a single bowl with no cooking required, making it an easy go-to when energy is low but you still want something nourishing and delicious.
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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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