Knock Your Socks Off Mandarin Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, the Knock Your Socks Off Mandarin Salad is a show-stopping addition to any table. This refreshing salad combines crisp mixed greens with juicy mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, and crunchy cucumber, all accented by the subtle bite of red onion and optional creamy crumbled feta. The real highlight, however, is the zippy homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic for a tangy-sweet kick you won’t forget. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or holiday dish. Packed with textures, colors, and flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will truly knock your socks off!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 3 whole mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 medium crisp cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, thinly sliced cucumber, and red onion.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for added flavor and creaminess.
In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2717 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1023 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1962 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
