Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a delightful blend of fresh, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a base of crisp baby spinach, juicy mandarin orange segments, and sharp red onion slices, this salad offers a refreshing twist that's perfect for any occasion. Crunchy sliced almonds add texture, while optional crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy, salty counterpoint. Drizzled with a luscious poppyseed dressing, this colorful dish is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an easy and nutritious option for lunch, dinner, or as a show-stopping side at your next gathering. Perfect for spring or summer menus, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of fresh and flavorful salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds (or any nut of your choice)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cup Poppyseed dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl as the base.
Add the mandarin orange segments evenly over the spinach.
Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the salad for a hint of sharpness.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the salad for added crunch. If using another type of nut, toast them lightly in a dry skillet for extra flavor.
If desired, crumble the feta cheese on top for creaminess and depth of flavor.
Drizzle the poppyseed dressing evenly over the salad.
Sprinkle the salad with salt and ground black pepper to taste, ensuring everything is evenly seasoned.
Toss the salad gently just before serving to combine all ingredients while ensuring everything remains well-distributed.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.5 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2696 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1026 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*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.
