Mandarin Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this easy and vibrant Mandarin Spinach Salad, a refreshing medley of fresh baby spinach, juicy mandarin orange segments, and the satisfying crunch of toasted sliced almonds. This beautiful salad is elevated with the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese and a touch of zest from thinly sliced red onions. The star of the dish is its homemade citrus vinaigrette, featuring a harmonious blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sweet honey, and mandarin orange juice, perfectly tying together the salad’s fresh flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is the ideal choice for a quick, healthy lunch or a stunning side for your next dinner party. Packed with a variety of textures and a delightful balance of sweet and savory, this Mandarin Spinach Salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups mandarin oranges (canned or fresh, peeled and segmented)
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mandarin orange juice (reserved from canned mandarins or fresh-squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mandarin orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and well combined.
Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad just before serving. Start with half the dressing, toss the salad gently, and add more dressing if needed to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy the bright and refreshing flavors of this Mandarin Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 145.1 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2710 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1211 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2678 mg | 57% | |
*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.
