Spinach & Arugula Salad W/ Mandarin Oranges, Chopped Almonds

A salad with a sweet but tart flavour to start a meal.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• Salad

• 2  bunches arugula
• 2  bunches spinach
• 6  mandarin orange sections
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  almonds
• 1⁄2 cup  shaved fresh parmigiano

• Vinaigrette

• 1  cup raspberry vinegar
• 1  cup olive oil
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 1  cup pure maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh tarragon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon lime juice

Directions

1. Vinaigrette:
2. 1) Combine all ingredients and mix well in mixer or food processor. Mix until dressing thickens and is well blended.
3. 2) Pour contents into a bottle with a cover.
4. 3) Refrigerate for 15mins.
5. Salad:
6. 1) Combine Arugula, and Spinach in large bowl and toss.
7. 2) Divide the leaf mixtures and place like a flat mound on a white plate.
8. 3) Place 3 pegs of the oranges on the salad mixture, sprinkle with the chopped almonds. SERVE w/ Vinaigrette on the side.