Mixed Green and Mandarin Orange Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Mixed Green and Mandarin Orange Salad is a vibrant addition to any meal. A medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds is elevated by paper-thin slices of red onion and a tangy homemade lime-honey vinaigrette. Optional crumbles of creamy feta cheese provide a delightful contrast, making this salad both elegant and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect choice for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a starter that will impress at dinner parties. Packed with fresh ingredients and simple yet gourmet touches, this salad is a celebration of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors all in one bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then add them to a large salad bowl.
Drain canned mandarin oranges or peel and segment fresh mandarins, removing any seeds. Add them to the salad bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then sprinkle over the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion into very fine strips and add to the salad bowl.
If using, crumble feta cheese over the salad.
In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously to emulsify into a smooth vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, then gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tangy flavors of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.1 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1481 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1565 mg | 33% | |
*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.
