Spinach and Mango Salad

An out of this world salad that will have your dinner guests begging for the recipe. It is also versatile - summer berries are a nice alternative. I wouldn't normally tout a brand, but the only company I know that makes maple flavored balsamic vinegar is Wildly Delicious in their distinct tall blue bottles.

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

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.