Mandarin Orange Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Mandarin Orange Salad is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and savory notes that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp mixed salad greens, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy sliced almonds, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is elevated by the zing of thinly sliced red onion and tossed with a homemade red wine vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is an effortless yet elegant side dish or light main, ideal for everything from family dinners to festive gatherings. With its mix of textures and bold flavors, it’s a showstopper that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups Mandarin oranges (canned, drained, or fresh)
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cups Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. If using a jar, shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, tangy, and sweet salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2758 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1037 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1918 mg | 41% | |
*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.
