Method

1. Fresh spinach is notoriously dirty. Bacteria such as E. coli and Listeria are commonly found in soil, so carefully wash the spinach by first soaking the leaves in a clean sink filled with cold water
2. After swishing the leaves around in the water, take out only one or two pieces at a time, making sure that there is no remaining soil clinging them
3. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces
4. Combine the spinach and mandarin oranges in a salad bowl
5. In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, water, olive oil and honey
6. Beat with a whisk and mix into spinach and oranges
7. Fry the onions in vegetable oil until they are brown and soft, then mix them into the rest of the salad while still hot
8. Toast the almonds and mix them into the salad while still hot