Spinach, Orange, and Red Cabbage Salad

Here’s a gorgeous salad of spinach, red cabbage, and oranges that adds a burst of color and nutrition to the plate. It’s a quick salad for everyday meals and is equally welcome as part of winter holiday meals. Adapted from Vegan Express.

Serves: 6 to 8

• 6 ounces baby spinach
• 2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
• 3 small seedless oranges, such as clementine, peeled and sectioned
• 1/2 medium crisp, flavorful cucumber, scrubbed, halved lengthwise,
  and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or as desired
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar, or to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine the spinach, cabbage, oranges, cucumber, and almonds in a serving bowl and toss together.

Dress as desired with oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss again and serve.

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