Mandarin Orange and Green Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Mandarin Orange and Green Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, crunchy sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese, this salad is elevated with the zesty kick of thinly sliced red onion. The homemade citrus vinaigrette, made with fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, ties it all together in under 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or colorful side dish, this easy-to-make salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, ideal for those seeking a fresh and flavorful addition to their meal rotation. Serve it up today and let the bright, fruity flavors satisfy your cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, or spring mix)
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, in juice, drained or fresh, peeled and segmented)
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens and set aside.
Add the mandarin orange segments, sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl on top of the greens.
In a separate small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well or shake the jar until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Right before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.4 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2044 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1199 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2316 mg | 49% | |
*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.
