Recipe by Norene Gilletz

Spinach, Mandarin, and Almond Salad

Parve Parve
Easy Easy
6-8 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Tree nuts

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 pound fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and well dried

  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, halved, seeded and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Gefen Dried Cranberries

  • 3/4 to 1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts, for sprinkling

Honey-Mustard Dressing

Directions

1.

Wash spinach and dry thoroughly. Combine spinach with onion, bell pepper, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.

2.

Prepare dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a jar and seal tightly; shake well. Or, place everything in a mini food processor and blend until smooth. Chill before serving. Dressing can be stored in a jar in the refrigerator for three to four weeks.

3.

At serving time, combine spinach mixture with salad dressing, mandarin oranges, salt and pepper; toss gently to combine. Transfer to a large platter or serving bowl and sprinkle with almonds or pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Notes:

This recipe image was generated using AI.

Variation:

• Add 1/2 cup bean sprouts with the mandarins.

• Instead of adding canned mandarins, substitute two large, seedless oranges, peeled, halved and thinly sliced. Be sure to trim away any of the bitter white pith.

• Instead of almonds or pine nuts, sprinkle the salad with 1/2 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Spinach, Mandarin, and Almond Salad

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