Mandarin Orange Salad with Almonds
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad with Almonds—a refreshing blend of crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin oranges, and crunchy toasted almonds. This quick and easy recipe is brought to life with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, and Dijon mustard. Thinly sliced red onions add a punch of flavor, while the light citrus notes from the mandarin oranges make it a perfect side dish or light entrée for any occasion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful and nutrient-packed salad is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Discover how to add a burst of flavor and texture to your mealtime routine with this irresistible recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Canned mandarin oranges (drained)
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, drained mandarin oranges, red onion slices, and toasted almonds.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light entrée. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1410 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1431 mg | 30% | |
*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.
