Mandarin Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Mandarin Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Featuring juicy mandarin orange segments nestled atop a bed of crisp mixed salad greens, this dish is elevated with the crunch of sliced almonds, the creaminess of crumbled feta cheese, and the zing of thinly sliced red onions. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether you're looking for a vibrant side dish or a light yet satisfying main, this Mandarin Salad is a crowd-pleaser that's loaded with texture and flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or healthy lunches, it's as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces mandarin oranges
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel and segment the mandarin oranges, removing any seeds if necessary. Set them aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat the greens evenly.
Arrange the mandarin orange segments on top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.8 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2081 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1942 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.
