Mandarin Orange Almond Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Mandarin Orange Almond Salad is the perfect blend of sweetness, crunch, and tanginess. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, nutty sliced almonds, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this easy-to-make salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. The addition of thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle sharpness that balances the sweetness of the oranges perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with vibrant flavors and textures, it’s an ideal side dish or light main course. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a healthy weeknight meal, this salad is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1.5 cups Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin orange segments, sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onions, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Mandarin Orange Almond Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.7 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2657 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 980 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1673 mg | 36% | |
*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.
