Serves 4
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (use the remaining 1/2 orange from directions below if desired)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad Ingredients:
4 cups/large handfuls baby spinach
1 1/2 large orange, peeled, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup (about 1 medium) red bell pepper, seeded and chopped small
1/2 cup walnuts
Directions:
Make vinaigrette by combining turmeric, orange juice, vinegar, honey, salt and black pepper.
Mix well, add olive oil and whisk (or place all ingredients in an air-tight jar and shake vigorously) until thoroughly combined.
In a large salad bowl, add spinach, then toss with half of the vinaigrette.
Add peppers, orange segments, and walnuts.
Lightly drizzle remaining vinaigrette on top of salad.