Orange Spinach Salad with Almond Vinaigrette
Prep:
15 mins
This zesty orange salad makes the perfect starter
Dressing:
15ml grainy dijon mustard
30ml honey
A splash of pure almond extract
Cracked black pepper to taste
100ml rapeseed oil
75ml rice vinegar
Salad:
3 bunches baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dried
1 small red onion, sliced very thin
1 cucumber, chopped coarsely with the peel on
3 large oranges, peeled, seeded and cut into sections
200g slivered toasted almonds, toasted
In a small bowl whisk grainy dijon mustard, honey, almond extract and pepper until well combined.
Add rapeseed oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until incorporated.
Add the vinegar slowly, whisking until dressing emulsifies.
Set dressing aside
In a large bowl toss spinach, onion, cucumber, oranges and almonds.
Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
Serve.
Serves
6
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Main ingredients
Fruit, Vegetables
Recipe Type
Starters, Dinner, Easy, Entertaining, Healthy, Side Dish, Salads, Vegetarian
Special Info
Gluten free, Vegetarian, Dairy free
Level of Difficulty
Easy
If you don't have rapeseed oil you can use a extra virgin olive oil for the dressing
