Mandarin Bacon Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of irresistible flavors, this Mandarin Bacon Salad combines crisp mixed greens with juicy mandarin oranges, smoky bacon, tangy feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. A vibrant medley of textures and tastes, this salad is elevated by a homemade white wine vinegar dressing that's perfectly balanced with honey and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a colorful side dish, or even a light dinner. Packed with sweet, savory, and nutty notes, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious—perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special. Keywords: mandarin bacon salad, fresh salad recipe, quick salad ideas, homemade dressing, salad with mandarin oranges.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups Mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh)
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, then crumble or chop into small pieces.
While the bacon is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled bacon, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.5 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2985 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 905 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1749 mg | 37% | |
*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.
