Zest it up: Try this refreshing, healthy spinach salad with orange balsamic vinaigrette

Ingredients

10-15 leaves – Baby spinach
3-4 leaves – Iceberg lettuce
6 – Orange segments
1 tsp – Orange zest
2 tbp – Balsamic vinegar
2 tbps – Honey
Salt – To taste
3/4 tsp – Freshly cracked Black Pepper
3/4 tsp – Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp – Toasted almond flakes

Method

* In a blender, combine orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth.
* With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified.
* Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
* Tear the lettuce leaves and toss with the spinach leaves.
* Drizzle the dressing and toss delicately.
* To serve, place a portion of the salad on a plate and arrange the orange segments. Drizzle some of the dressing and garnish with toasted almond flakes.
* Serve chilled.