Spring

A TIME FOR GROWTH AND RENEWAL.

THERE IS A LIGHTNESS AND FRESHNESS WITH THIS SEASON

Mandarin Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 5 oz baby spinach

  • 3 mandarin oranges (10 oz), peeled and segmented

  • 3/4 cup pomegranate arils*

  • 1 medium avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (tested with Hellman's light)

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp honey

  • 1 Tbsp poppy seeds

  • 1 Tbsp nut milk, if needed

Instructions

  • For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved. 

  • Add mayonnaise, honey and poppy seeds and whisk until combined. Mix in milk to thin if desired. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

  • For the salad: In a salad bowl layer spinach, mandarine oranges, pomegranate arils, avocado, almonds and walnuts. 

  • Pour desired amount of dressing over top (or alternately just dress each serving). Serve immediately.