Mandarin Orange and Spinach Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Mandarin Orange and Spinach Salad is a perfect blend of vibrant ingredients and a tangy homemade dressing. Crisp baby spinach acts as the foundation, layered with sweet, juicy mandarin oranges, tart dried cranberries, and the delicate crunch of toasted sliced almonds. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle bite, while the zesty dressing—made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious and colorful salad is ideal for weeknight meals, holiday gatherings, or as a light, satisfying lunch. Whether served on its own or paired with your favorite main dish, this delightful salad brings a pop of color and a burst of fresh flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh, peeled and segmented)
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup Cranberries (dried)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. If using a jar, shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 936 mg | 20% | |
*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.
