Spinach and Mango Salad

A red wine vinegar dressing is tossed with fresh spinach and mangoes. Toasted almonds top this delicious warm weather salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix red wine vinegar, maple flavored balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dry mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, toss the red wine vinegar mixture with the spinach and mangos. Top with the toasted almonds.