Crispy Spinach Salad with Sweet Almonds and Mandarin Oranges

Recipe Collection: Salads

Crispy Spinach Salad with Sweet Almonds and Mandarin Oranges elevates your meal with a vibrant mix of fresh romaine and baby spinach, complemented by sweet, crunchy sugar-toasted almonds and juicy mandarin oranges. This vegetarian American dish is perfect for barbecues or as a refreshing side. With its delightful textures and flavors, it’s versatile enough for any occasion.

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Overview

This delightful salad combines the crispness of romaine lettuce and baby spinach with the sweet crunch of sugar-toasted almonds and the refreshing burst of mandarin oranges. Perfect for barbecues or as a standout side dish, this salad is both easy to make and impressively delicious.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 33 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups (c) slivered almonds, seasoned
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) white sugar
• 0.75 Cups (c) red wine vinegar
• 0.33 Cups (c) salad oil
• 0.33 Cups (c) white sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) yellow mustard
• 0.75 Tablespoons (tbsp) poppy seeds
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Whole head romaine lettuce, torn
• 6 Ounces (oz) baby spinach leaves, packaged
• 0.75 Pounds (lb) mushrooms, sliced
• 0.75 Pounds (lb) Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 Whole red onion, minced
• 1 Cup (c) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps

1. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, combine the slivered almonds and 3 tablespoons of white sugar. Cook and stir until the sugar melts and coats the almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread the almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
2. To prepare the salad dressing, whisk together the red wine vinegar, salad oil, 0.33 cups of white sugar, yellow mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the torn romaine lettuce, baby spinach leaves, sliced mushrooms, shredded Swiss cheese, minced red onion, and drained mandarin oranges.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle the sugar-toasted almonds over the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Enjoy your homemade Crispy Spinach Salad with Sweet Almonds and Mandarin Oranges!