Mandarin Orange Salad with Ranch Dressing
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly creamy, this Mandarin Orange Salad with Ranch Dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp salad greens, juicy mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onion, toasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta, every bite is layered with texture and taste. A generous drizzle of silky ranch dressing ties it all together, while a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper adds a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for four servings, this salad is perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish for any meal. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or looking for a quick weeknight option, this easy and elegant recipe will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Top the greens with drained mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onion, toasted sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the ranch dressing evenly over the salad.
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with dressing.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 365 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
