Spinach Salad with Mandarins

A delicious and innovative spinach salad with roasted mandarins and cashews.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 2 cups mandarin orange, in segments
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cups orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons fresh tarragon
  • 1 cup cashews, toasted
  • 9 cups spinach
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Preparation
35 mins
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  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Using a knife, cut the segments of the mandarins. Place the mandarins on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place in the oven for 10 minutes until slightly browned. Let cool until at room temperature.
  • In a bowl, mix the vinegar, orange juice, tarragon, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Gradually add the olive oil and whisk until it thickens. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • In another bowl, mix the cashews with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Place the spinach in a salad bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Pour 1/3 of the vinaigrette over the spinach and toss well. The remaining vinaigrette can be saved for another dish or served at the table.
  • Divide the spinach onto individual plates and top with the roasted mandarins and cashews.

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