Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
- 2 10-ounce bags of spinach salad
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided (can substitute with raw honey to be on the healthier side)
- 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained (save a little juice and add to “dressing” later, if you wish)
- ¼ teaspoons pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
- 1 large chicken breast (optional)
- Spray saute pan with cooking spray (or use 2 tablespoons olive oil).
- Add almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Saute almonds low heat until lightly browned.
- Take out of pan immediately and put aside.
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and parsley.
- Toss spinach with dressing just before eating and add almonds and oranges on top.
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/spinach-salad-with-mandarin-oranges/
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