How to Make Spinach and Mango Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salads are a great way to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, and they can be a delicious and satisfying meal or side dish. One of my favorite salad recipes is a Spinach and Mango Salad, which combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the earthy flavor of spinach for a refreshing and light dish that's perfect for any time of year.

Spinach is a nutrient-packed leafy green that is high in vitamins and minerals, while mangoes are a tropical fruit that's rich in anti...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple flavored balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
  • 2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
  • In a small bowl, mix red wine vinegar, maple flavored balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dry mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the red wine vinegar mixture with the spinach and mangos. Top with the toasted almonds.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 152mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 786mg